Director, Pizza & Dough Innovation

Nestlé S.A.

Solon (OH)

On-site

USD 179,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking an experienced Director of Technical Product Development to lead the innovation, development, and commercialization of pizza and dough-based snacking products for one of North America’s largest frozen portfolios.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive robust pipelines from concept to launch, and deliver consumer-loved products that fuel growth, reporting to R&D leadership. A strong track record in dough-based products is essential.

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive food industry R&D experience (must include development experience of dough based products)
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Engineering, or related technical discipline required
5+ years of people leadership experience
Proven track record leading product development programs from concept through commercialization
Experience with frozen foods, bakery, pizza, dough-based products, snacks, or adjacent categories
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex matrix environment
Advanced degree (M.S) preferred
Deep expertise in dough systems, fermentation, baking science, and texture optimization

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the innovation strategy for pizza and dough-based snack platforms.
Identify emerging consumer trends, technologies, ingredients, and product opportunities.
Guide projects from concept creation through commercialization and post-launch optimization.
Lead and develop a team of product developers, food scientists, and chefs.
Partner with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and more to align on strategy.
Translate business objectives into prioritized R&D roadmaps and ensure targets are met.