Head of Product Development - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Michael Page
Description
Job DescriptionThe Head of Product Development and Innovation - Food has the following responsibilities:
Oversee the entire NPD process and strategy (ideation, concept development, costing, sampling, etc.) collaborating closely with commercial key account managers and operational leads.
Foster and empower a high-performing NPD team Engage with different customers across the board, addressing feedback and presenting innovative solutions for major retailers Led and coordinated the NPD gate process, conducting post-launch product reviews and coordinating action plans to mitigate risks and enhancements.
Identify revenue-generating opportunities across multiple channels by proactively seeking out products suitable for existing or potential new customers Manage product labelling and nutritional panel development and requirements for all value-added products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
Support the QA Manager to implement QA and QC requirements for all new value-adding operations or process changes.The Successful Applicant
The successful Head of Product Development and Innovation - Food meets the following requirements:
Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology & Processing, or similar Minimum 8-10 years of experience as an NPD, R&D, and Food Science manager in a large, structured company working with a multi-channel product environment (retail) Familiarity with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), food labelling, allergen regulations, State legislation, and international requirements.