QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Science or Higher degree (Ph.D.)
• Pharmacy or Nutrition qualifications highly regarded

EXPERIENCE:

• Ideally a minimum 10 x years Technical R&D or science innovation experience in Pharmaceutical, FMCG (food or beverages) or consumer healthcare is required
• Preferred 5 x years New Product Development (NPD) background in complimentary medicine, health food innovation, beverages, specific to the Australian market is a significant plus
• Familiar with the scope of innovations: BD opportunities, NPD, claims with significant impact that need clinicals, novel ingredients & formulation technologies, and sustainable solutions
• Experienced in risk discussions and risk mitigation plans
• E2E innovation, together with examples of project management from ideation to launch of the innovation pipeline
• Highly familiar with the scope of innovations: BD opportunities, NPD, claims with significant impact that need clinicals, novel ingredients & formulation technologies, and sustainable solutions

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong science leader who can translate consumer insights and needs into science solutions and a sustainable brand led pipeline
• Leadership: Ability to partner and influence across a matrix environment and senior stakeholders, with excellent level of communication skills and confidence is key!
• Proactive and Hands-on approach, positive attitude and team-player
• Passion for coaching, mentoring and leading by example

• Develop and deliver R&D pipeline for local brands Cenovis, Nature’s Own and Ostelin, to meet agreed innovation sales targets in line with brand strategy plan
• Prioritise the brands short, medium & long-term R&D projects that supports claims, NPD, clinical trials and packaging innovation, all with a focus on sustainability
• Ensure delivery of selected innovation projects, partnering with Brand and Innovation team to strengthen outputs using consumer-based insights
• Design and deliver pipeline for local brands based on differentiated science
• Using your project management skills to partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure execution is on time and in budget
• Strong partnership with science team in ANZ to ensure regulatory and medical strategies and directions are fully aligned and validated accordingly
• Build relationship with Australian Development Center to ensure the early engagement and contribution of the DC team to the product design, prototyping, and development for launch
• Strong cross-functional team work and communication to ensure that innovation pipeline is delivered
• Ensure that all base business protection projects for local brands are identified and prioritized based on risk
• Ensure that a strong external technology network is being used to deliver & accelerate differentiated tech opportunities
• Influence and advise key stakeholders & the leadership team on industry trends and new opportunities for local brands.
• Identifying and leverage external partnerships, suppliers, providers, key opinion leaders, etc. to influence innovation for the ANZ local brands
• Acting as the Research & Development Representative to support the strategic direction of the brand & innovation team, by allocating local resources to the prioritized innovation opportunities