Global Innovation Director | Food

ITALIAN ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK; Roma; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global luxury food brand is seeking an experienced Innovation Director to lead product innovation from concept to launch. This pivotal role involves driving the development of new high-end food products, ensuring alignment with consumer insights and commercial objectives. Candidates should have a proven track record in FMCG innovation, excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, and strong financial acumen. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the brand's growth and enhance its award-winning product portfolio.

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.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

End-to-end innovation leadership within FMCG in the food industry

Shaping white-space opportunities

Financial acumen

Creative and strategic mindset

Excellent organisational skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Open Executive Search & Selection - Milan & London

Roma - 14 ore fa

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.

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