RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Be an integral part of the category R&D product development team and develop, monitor and execute outside innovation projects outlined for the category
- Utilize formulation skills and technical expertise to assess the feasibility of our partner products to our business needs and product strategy and jointly develop products with our strategic partners
- Lead and advance multiple projects through the feasibility and assessment of innovative technologies
- Market Mapping to identify suitable external partners for R&D projects
- Engage external partners and form sustainable relationships critical to the success of Outside innovation projects
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute projects
- Work cross-functionally and lead project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.
- Understand and acquire working knowledge of OI tools like Expernova, Mintel GNPD, Euro monitor Passport etc.
- Managing senior stakeholders and communicating with impact
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
- Strong formulation expertise and understanding of raw material chemical interactions.
- Understanding of chemistry Chemical actives, surfactants, solvents to support robust product feasibility
- methodologies used to support product and new claims development.
- Intimate understanding of the product life cycle including R&D, Manufacture and Distribution
- Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, a bias for action
- Good leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically, develop tactics and measurable implementation plans and able to transform solid thinking into action
- Ability to communicate with impact
- Ability to handle the complexity of a matrix organization
- Capable of building strong working relationships and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results with or without hierarchical relationships
- Commercial understanding of corporate and operational business issues