Requirements: English
Company: Intermedia Selection Srl
Region: trentino alto adige, italia , Trentino-South Tyrol
HEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTOur client is an ambitious, innovative startup of passionate people who are joining forces to create a new category of non-alcoholic drinks. Through their brand and products they want to celebrate courage and exploration. We are looking for a leader who will guide the core of Product Development.About the job:Strategic Product DevelopmentTransform visionaryideas into tangibleproducts by investigating and introducing new raw materialsand botanicals, blending and transforming them into incredibly tasty alcohol-free liquids. Collaborate constantly with the Research team and externalcollaborators to envisionand test innovative processes and technologies that will deliverrecipes with unparalleled 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, andshelf life.Collaborate closelywith suppliers to source high quality ingredients that are fitting our mission of giving new dignity to forgotten,undervalued plants, roots, herbs.Project Management ExcellenceOversee multiple R&Dprojects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and budgets are met.Build and nurturecollaborations with chefs, and sommeliers, including the development of new recipes.Establish clear KPIs to measure project success,from ideation to final product launch.Customer-Centric Market AnalysisEngage directlywith our key customers(chefs, sommeliers, private consumers) to understandtheir needs and desires by organizing periodicpanels. Structure - with the sales & marketing team a constant feedbackloop from the market.Integrate customer insightsand market trends analysisinto constant productimprovements and future developments.Champion an Innovative Experimentation CultureAct as a bridgebetween Product Development, Research, Production, Sales, Marketing, ensuring strategic alignment across departments as well as collaborating in the education of the team around tasting, botanicals, fermentations.Encourage a culture of experimentation, where bold ideas are encouraged, tested, and iteratedupon.The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge and experiences:Scientific degree: food technologies, microbiology, biology, oenology, etc.Minimum 5 years experience ideally in the R&D department of a food company. Experience with beer, wine, yogurt, drinks or kombucha are an advantage.Strong interest and passion for gastronomy.Proficiency in data analysis to interpret research results and make informed decisions.Entrepreneurial spirit, explorative, pragmatic and independentTeam-player and great communicator with strong Project Management skills enabling the coordination of complex projects and multiple stakeholders.We believe in the power of diversity, so you will find yourself working with people from international backgrounds, culturally diverse, and with an inclusive mindset. Proficiency in English is a must. Italian is a plus, but not needed.Willingness to work in Trentino.Location: Trentino (North of Trento)Intermedia Selection, societ leader in Italia nella ricerca e selezione di professional e middle management, presente in Italia con pi di 35 consulenti tra gli uffici di Milano e Roma.Autorizzazione del ministero del lavoro n 20323/RS