Requirements: English
Company: Intermedia Selection Srl
Region: trentino-alto adige, italia , Trentino-South Tyrol
HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTOur client is an ambitious, innovative startup composed of passionate individuals who are creating a new category of non-alcoholic drinks. Through their brand and products, they aim to celebrate courage and exploration. We are seeking a leader to guide the core of Product Development.About the job:Strategic Product DevelopmentTransform visionary ideas into tangible products by investigating and introducing new raw materials and botanicals, blending and transforming them into highly appealing alcohol-free liquids. Collaborate continuously with the Research team and external partners to envision and test innovative processes and technologies that will deliver recipes with exceptional flavor and quality.Drive the development of cutting-edge, shelf-stable formulations, meticulously testing each new product to ensure the perfect balance of flavor, aroma, and shelf life.Collaborate closely with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients that align with our mission of giving new dignity to overlooked, undervalued plants, roots, and herbs.Project Management ExcellenceOversee multiple R&D projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and budgets are met.Build and nurture collaborations with chefs and sommeliers, including the development of new recipes.Establish clear KPIs to measure project success, from ideation to product launch.Customer-Centric Market AnalysisEngage directly with our key customers (chefs, sommeliers, private consumers) to understand their needs and desires by organizing periodic panels. Work with the sales & marketing team to create a constant feedback loop from the market.Integrate customer insights and market trend analysis into ongoing product improvements and future developments.Champion an Innovative Experimentation CultureAct as a bridge between Product Development, Research, Production, Sales, and Marketing, ensuring strategic alignment across departments and collaborating on team education around tasting, botanicals, and fermentation.Encourage a culture of experimentation, where bold ideas are tested, refined, and iterated upon.The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experiences:A scientific degree in food technologies, microbiology, biology, oenology, or related fields.Minimum 5 years of experience, ideally in R&D departments of food companies. Experience with beer, wine, yogurt, drinks, or kombucha is advantageous.A strong interest and passion for gastronomy.Proficiency in data analysis to interpret research results and inform decisions.An entrepreneurial, explorative, pragmatic, and independent mindset.Excellent team-player and communication skills, with strong project management abilities to coordinate complex projects and multiple stakeholders.We value diversity; you will work with people from various international and cultural backgrounds, with an inclusive mindset. Proficiency in English is required; Italian is a plus but not necessary.Willingness to work in Trentino.Location: Trentino (North of Trento)Intermedia Selection, a leader in Italy for professional and middle management recruitment, has over 35 consultants across Milan and Rome offices.Authorization from the Ministry of Labour n 20323/RS#J-18808-Ljbffr