Director of Innovation

2 weken geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland MacGregor Black Voltijd

European Innovation Director

Are you a proven European Innovation Director who has delivered campaigns across the chilled, multiple ingredients, food category?

Have you managed a diverse portfolio of European countries, where consumer tastes & buying habits vary country to country?

Do you have a passion for developing world class food eating concepts & experiences for a consumers both at home & on the move?

MacGregor Black are partner with a ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­International Food Manufacturing group on the search for a European Innovation Director. This is a permanent role based in ­­­­­­­­­mainland Europe (ideally Netherlands).

As the European Innovation Director , you will steer the organisation's creative engine and fostering a culture of ingenuity. This role involves identifying emerging trends, developing strategic innovation initiatives, and integrating cutting-edge solutions to maintain competitive advantage. You will act as a catalyst for change, bridging the gap between abstract ideas and practical implementation, while also ensuring alignment with the company's overarching goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the development and execution of the organisation's innovation strategy to drive growth and competitive advantage
  • Identifying and analysing new technologies, market trends, and industry insights to inform innovation opportunities
  • Building and managing a diverse innovation portfolio, including incremental improvements and breakthrough initiatives
  • Facilitating collaboration across departments to ensure the integration of innovative solutions into the company's products, services, and operations
  • Establishing an innovation framework or process that encourages creative thinking and the generation of new ideas
  • Overseeing the innovation pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of projects from ideation to implementation
  • Engaging with external ecosystems, such as startups, research institutions, and other partners, to source and implement novel solutions
  • Championing a culture of innovation within the organisation by promoting risk-taking and learning from failure
  • Securing funding and resources for innovation projects, including presenting business cases to stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Measuring and reporting on the impact of innovation initiatives, including performance metrics and ROI
  • Mentoring and developing team members to build a strong, cross-functional team capable of executing the innovation agenda
  • Staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments that could impact the innovation process or the adoption of new technologies

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's degree in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Food Technology
  • 5years+ experience as an International Innovation Director
  • Effective and empathic communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all organisational levels.
  • Demonstrated managerial courage and the ability to influence and drive strategies with senior leaders
  • Track record of driving agile innovation and making smart, measured risks
  • Proven ability to maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, etc.)
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment characterised by ambiguity and change

Competitive salary + benefits.

Please contact Jon McNeish for more information today.

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