Beverage Product Innovation Lead

Agthia Group PJSC; Al Wathbah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Agthia Group PJSC is seeking a Product Development Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead our R&D team and drive beverage product innovation from concept to commercialization.

You will develop strategic roadmaps for New Product Development, manage budgets, mentor the team, and collaborate with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and universities to strengthen our innovation pipeline and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity in the beverage manufacturing industry.
• Strong background in beverage manufacturing operations and product development is required.
• Master's degree in food science or food technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the roadmap for the New Product Development (NPD).
• Collaborate with BU-led managers to fully develop NPD business plans.
• Oversee the launch of new products to ensure successful market introduction.
• Identify market trends and emerging ingredients to drive product innovation.
• Manage the product development pipeline, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor competitor products and industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Innovation

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L awareness

Education

Master's degree in food science/food technology

Job description

Agthia Group PJSC is seeking a Product Development Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead our R&D team and drive beverage product innovation from concept to commercialization.

You will develop strategic roadmaps for New Product Development, manage budgets, mentor the team, and collaborate with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and universities to strengthen our innovation pipeline and market competitiveness.