Global Innovation Director | Food...

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London; Lazio; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Global Innovation Director for a luxury food brand in Italy. This role will lead the product innovation lifecycle, ensuring concepts resonate with consumer insights and drive commercial success. The ideal candidate will have substantial FMCG experience and a proven track record in leading innovation. Strong financial and strategic skills are essential for influencing future product developments.

Competenze

• Proven success leading end-to-end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white-space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
• Creative, strategic mindset with excellent organisational and influencing skills.

Mansioni

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch.
• Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and commercial metrics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless delivery.

Conoscenze

End-to-end innovation leadership

Financial acumen in P&L management

Strategic mindset

Project management

Collaboration across global teams

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Global Innovation Director Food | Progetto Stimolante | Pacchetto Interessante

Our client is a global luxury food brand, the solid market leader in its category with creativity and innovation at the heart of their mission. They're redefining what's possible in the high‑end food industry, developing innovative products that truly make a difference for people everywhere. This role offers the chance to shape the next generation of their award‑winning products and directly influence the company’s future growth. As Innovation Director you will lead the full innovation lifecycle from white‑space ideation to product launch, ensuring every new concept aligns with real consumer insights and delivers strong commercial results.

Role Highlights

• Drive the development of new products from concept to launch, grounded in data, insight and storytelling.
• Create clear project briefs defining design, pricing, packaging, and commercial metrics.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with marketing, operations, design, and co‑manufacturers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Own and manage project budgets and P&L, ensuring scalability and profitability.
• Present proposals and progress updates to the Board, influencing future innovation strategy.

You Will Need

• Proven success leading end‑to‑end innovation within FMCG in the food industry.
• Expertise in shaping white‑space opportunities, not just managing NPD timelines.
• Financial acumen and confidence in building and presenting P&Ls.
• Creative, strategic mindset with excellent organisational and influencing skills.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and managing multiple high‑impact projects.