Global Chief R&D & Innovation Officer
QLM Search
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Job summary
QLM Search partners with a leading Food & Nutrition business headquartered in Tarragona, Spain to appoint an exceptional Chief Research & Development Officer. Shape the organisation's global innovation agenda, accelerate product development and translate scientific expertise into sustainable commercial growth.
Reporting to the CEO and as a core ELT member, you will lead R&D strategy, build multidisciplinary teams and drive a pipeline of science-led products for international markets, aligning
Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience in R&D/innovation within food, nutrition or ingredients sectors.
- Proven track record translating research into commercially successful products.
- Experience building and transforming multidisciplinary scientific teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive R&D and innovation strategy aligned with long-term growth.
- Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across food science, nutrition, product development and technology.
- Drive development of differentiated, science-led products delivering consumer value.
- Build and accelerate a commercially focused innovation pipeline to speed time-to-market.
- Identify emerging technologies and external partnerships to create competitive advantage.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Ops and Supply Chain to translate innovation into business opportunities.
- Foster a culture of scientific excellence, entrepreneurship and continuous improvement.
- Advise CEO and ELT on future growth opportunities in technology and innovation.
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QLM Search partners with a leading Food & Nutrition business headquartered in Tarragona, Spain to appoint an exceptional Chief Research & Development Officer. Shape the organisation's global innovation agenda, accelerate product development and translate scientific expertise into sustainable commercial growth.
Reporting to the CEO and as a core ELT member, you will lead R&D strategy, build multidisciplinary teams and drive a pipeline of science-led products for international markets, aligning
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