Global Chocolate Innovation Lead

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Belgique; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barry Callebaut invites a Global Product Innovation Manager, Chocolate, to lead next‑generation chocolate solutions across global markets.

You will translate consumer trends into scalable concepts, drive end‑to‑end development from idea to launch, and collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing and Sales to deliver impact.

Fluent English and willingness to travel ~20% complete the profile of a global, cross‑functional innovator.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in product development/R&D in the food industry.
• Strong expertise in chocolate and/or cocoa, including ingredients, formulation, processing.
• Fluent English; travel internationally ~20%.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Drive the global chocolate innovation roadmap aligned with growth strategies.
• Translate consumer and market trends into innovative product concepts.
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle from ideation to global launch.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing and Sales to ensure project success.
• Support commercial teams with technical expertise during customer presentations and workshops.

Connaissances

English (Fluent)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in Food Science/Technology/Engineering

Description du poste

Barry Callebaut invites a Global Product Innovation Manager, Chocolate, to lead next‑generation chocolate solutions across global markets.

You will translate consumer trends into scalable concepts, drive end‑to‑end development from idea to launch, and collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing and Sales to deliver impact.

Fluent English and willingness to travel ~20% complete the profile of a global, cross‑functional innovator.