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  Set and drive the F&B innovation strategy and manage the product pipeline.
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  Identify consumer and market trends and translate them into new product concepts.
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  Own the full development cycle: ideation, recipe formulation, testing, and commercialization, through to post-launch review.
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  Build and manage partnerships with external brands, chefs, suppliers, and innovators for exclusive/differentiated products.
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  Work cross-functionally to ensure execution, quality, feasibility, and profitability.
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  Track new product performance and continuously optimize the portfolio.
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  Champion innovation and customer-centric thinking org-wide.

Requirements

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  Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or related field.
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  10–15 years' hands-on experience in food product development/innovation, within retail, food service, food manufacturing, or consumer goods.
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  Track record of launching commercially successful food products.
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  Solid grasp of consumer trends, formulation, ingredient functionality, food safety, and commercialization.
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  Proven ability to build and manage external brand/supplier partnerships.
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  Strong commercial instincts - balancing creativity, customer appeal, feasibility, and profit.