Director - R&D - FMCG

We are seeking Leadership Level candidate for a FMCG Client based in Mumbai.

They are seeking someone to lead the complete R&D function for India and Neighbouring Countries.

The significant KRA's include:

Experience : 20-25 Years only

Role :

- Managing the complete R&D function including New Product Development and Innovation 

- Proven Experience in Commercializing the NPD

- Ability to research and identify new development across existing products and finding new

- The candidate will be leading the R&D function to meet business initiatives focused on New Product Development. 

- This includes being the  go to R&D person for the cross-functional team members to drive excellence through exceptional strategic thinking and technical rigour. Communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment with partners in Marketing, Operations, R&D, Sales, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, external ingredient/product suppliers, co-manufacturers and business partners.

- The candidate will need to be comfortable working across all complex product platforms including but not limited to Ready to eat snacks, condiments, meals and desserts.

- A strong people manager who is great at working through others and motivating/coaching a high potential team to go above is a must-have.

- Maintaining budget, resource modelling/prioritization and other Stage Gate activities will be required. A member of the Leadership Team, this candidate will have a clear role to influence and shape the FMCG Food Business.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, acting as a product development team lead to drive execution across multiple projects while maintaining and achieving timelines to ensure speed to market.

- Lead multiple projects and teams through a complex scope and varying priorities concurrently.