Global Head of Innovation - Ice Cream R&D
Job Title: Global Head of Innovation - Ice Cream R&D
Location: UK (Colworth) preferred, EU - NL as alternative
ABOUT ICE CREAM
We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles, and we plan to continue this for many more years to come, with our people and planet first.
JOB PURPOSE
The Global Head of Design and Innovation is responsible for driving innovation across the organization primarily developing new, disruptive products that delight consumers and provide our brands with a source of competitive advantage and growth. This role is also responsible for improving our existing portfolio and keeping abreast of emerging technologies and trends that could impact the industry or provide new opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Shape enterprise Innovation and Growth Strategy
2. Establish Global Design and Innovation Capabilities
3. Create and deliver strong pipeline of differentiating innovations linked to global innovation platforms
4. Build an integrated innovation and technology roadmap
5. Lead and inspire strong Design and Innovation Team
6. Promote an innovative culture within the R&D teams and across the broader organization
7. Encourage collaboration across departments and geographies, creating cross-functional innovation teams
8. Implement processes that support creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping
KEY DELIVERABLES - OKRS
1. Competitive rate of innovation
2. Pipeline value and readiness
3. Superiority and differentiation from global innovation
ALL ABOUT YOU
1. Strong track record of managing innovation programmes/projects or portfolios
2. Proven leadership from managing cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
3. Strong foundation in design of product, packaging and experience
4. Passion for consumer, food and ice-cream category
5. Winning combination of R&D excellence and commercial acumen
6. Ability to influence strategic deliverables in a widely matrixed organization
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life!
NOTES
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