Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our 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 Development Transform 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. Oversee 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 Analysis Engage 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 analysis into constant productimprovements and future developments. Champion an Innovative Experimentation Culture Act 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 independent Team-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) Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Food and Beverage Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Intermedia Selection by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Product Development” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr