Location Gurugram India Role Type People Leader People Manager Please note This role is not a fully remote position The selected candidate will need to be based in Gurugram India and follow our hybrid work setup 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home each week This is a People Leader Manager role The Senior Director Product Development for INSWA leads the end to end Innovation Productivity and Business Continuity agenda across one of the Company s most dynamic and diverse growth regions The role shapes future back innovation strategies builds consumer centric pipelines strengthens technical rigor develops organizational capability and orchestrates cross functional and external networks to deliver advantaged scalable solutions This leader partners closely with Global GDI OU Marketing Strategy Insights TI SC CPS R D centers Bottlers and external partners across the INSWA ecosystem The role has accountability for a robust multi year innovation pipeline regulatory readiness ingredient productivity programs and superior product experience initiatives Scope Impact Lead innovation productivity and continuity strategies for all key categories across INSWA Drive top and bottom line value creation through a robust multi year pipeline aligned with OU and global strategy Ensure consumer centric technically superior product and package innovations built through rigorous science insights and external benchmarking Strengthen INSWA s innovation capabilities including digital acumen future back thinking agile ways of working and cross-system collaboration Build a high-performing INSWA GDI community and lead the broader technical ecosystem across the region Key Focus Areas Innovation Leadership Strategy Shape future back innovation strategies product package platforms that drive INSWA growth productivity and business continuity Oversee all GDI activities across INSWA categories making strategic decisions on priorities allocations progress and risk mitigation Lead consumer driven front-end development to ensure initiatives are built around real needs and deliver full enterprise value Ensure global alignment and seamless connection with Global GDI and Category teams Build advantaged pipelines through early technical feasibility competitive landscaping and emerging technology scouting Strengthen technical rigor and ensure innovations adhere to the highest standards of quality safety and scientific validation Technical Excellence Execution Partner with Research to Experimentation to design and scale next generation solutions through clinical studies consumer validation and scientific due diligence Drive superior product experience and continuous quality improvement programs Oversee creation and stewardship of technical specifications ingredients formulas processing instructions shelf life Ensure close integration with supply chain TCR packaging business continuity teams and CPS to deliver fit for purpose scalable solutions Collaborate with SRA to secure regulatory readiness and novel ingredient approvals across diverse INSWA markets Capability Building Ways of Working Build an innovation culture across INSWA future oriented curious bold and consumer centric Develop the GDI team s capabilities in digital acumen technical rigor agile experimentation and future back planning Continuously refine ways of working to drive prioritization efficiency and speed-to-market Lead capability programs that build long-term organizational strength across INSWA External Ecosystem Partnerships Bring the outside in by monitoring external trends technologies threats and opportunities Establish strong strategic partnerships across the Singapore innovation ecosystem academia start-ups suppliers and the bottling system Drive external inspiration and actively integrate global and local best practices into INSWA innovation strategies Network Leadership Governance Orchestrate a connected GDI and TI SC network across geographies to optimally resource innovation activities Build cross-functional routines and governance that ensure alignment across Marketing SRA SC CPS BI and Global GDI teams Lead robust pipeline and project management practices ensuring prioritisation based on consumer and business impact Key Responsibilities Innovation Leadership Drive Big Bet innovations with clear KPIs and impact commitments Lead front-end development with solid consumer technical and commercial integration Ensure early engagement across TI SC CPS Marketing and bottlers Provide thought leadership on change innovation and technical strategy Represent INSWA in global technical conversations steering group reviews and strategic decision forums People Leadership Lead build and inspire a high-performing GDI team across INSWA leader of leaders Drive talent development capability building succession planning and performance management Be a role model for the extended technical community and foster a culture of experimentation and learning Stakeholder Communication Leadership Maintain strong communication and alignment with the OU global GDI category teams TI SC and bottlers Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to drive agreement on short- and long-term category strategies Provide clear timely updates on innovation strategy risks opportunities and resource needs Qualifications Requirements BS MS in Food Science Engineering or related field 15 years in beverage or food innovation including leadership of complex regional global pipelines Proven track record in consumer centric R D technical development product creation and competitive landscaping Strong experience in managing cross-functional multi-geography teams and programs Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions in matrixed environments Experience managing large teams remote teams and sizable budgets Strong global exposure 18 months overseas assignment preferred Expertise in portfolio management program management and agile innovation Experience in regulatory engagement and ingredient approval processes is a plus Functional Skills Beverage product development Front-end innovation platform strategy End-to-end innovation delivery Innovation portfolio creation management Ingredient productivity continuity solutions Technical rigor consumer-driven design Competitive landscaping emerging technology scouting What can help you to be successful in the role Growth Behavior Growth Mindset Demonstrates Curiosity Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity Smart Risk Makes bold decisions recommendations Externally Focused Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his her work Performance Driven Accountable Has high performance standards Outperforms her his peers Fast Agile Removes barriers to move faster Experiments and adapts Thrives under pressure and fast pace Empowered Brings solutions instead of problems Challenges the status quo Has the courage to take an unpopular stance Leadership Behavior Act Like an Owner Deliver results creating value for our brands our System our customers and key stakeholders Collaborate with the System Customers and Key Stakeholders Develops Self and Others Develop self and support others development to achieve their full potential Drive Innovation Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business What We Can Do For You Career growth and development Leveraging our boundaryless network we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching mentoring and feedback as a part of our Leadership Development process Diverse and inclusive culture You ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs We want to make our culture inevitable International Experience Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams through our global network Skills Continual Improvement Process Product Specifications Supply Chain Quality Assurance Systems Critical Control Points Quality Metrics Process Control Good Manufacturing Practices GMP Quality Reporting Waterfall Model Quality Inspections Packaging Process Engineering Microsoft Office Communication Food Safety and Sanitation Global Collaborations Statistical Process Control SPC Shipping Lean Six Sigma LSS Food Chemistry Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage 30 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role It falls in the middle of the range for your role indicating performance at target

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