PbHEAD OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT /b /ppOur 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 aim to celebrate courage and exploration. /ppWe are seeking a leader to guide the core of Product Development. /ph3About the job : /h3ollibStrategic Product Development /b: Transform visionary ideas into tangible products by investigating and introducing new raw materials and botanicals, blending and transforming them into highly flavorful alcohol-free liquids. Collaborate with the Research team and external partners to test innovative processes and technologies that deliver recipes with unmatched flavor and quality. Drive the development of cutting-edge, shelf-stable formulations, meticulously testing each product to ensure optimal flavor, aroma, and shelf life. Collaborate closely with bsuppliers /b to source high-quality ingredients aligned with our mission to give new dignity to forgotten and undervalued plants, roots, and herbs. /lilibProject Management Excellence /b: Oversee multiple RD projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and budgets are met. Build collaborations with chefs and sommeliers, including developing new recipes. Establish clear KPIs to measure project success from ideation to product launch. /lilibCustomer-Centric Market Analysis /b: Engage directly with key customers (chefs, sommeliers, private consumers) to understand their needs through periodic panels. Work with sales and marketing teams to create a feedback loop from the market. Integrate customer insights and market trend analyses into ongoing product improvements and future developments. /lilibChampion an Innovative Experimentation Culture /b: Act as a bridge between Product Development, Research, Production, Sales, and Marketing to ensure strategic alignment. Promote a culture of experimentation where bold ideas are tested and iterated upon, and educate teams about tasting, botanicals, and fermentations. /li /olh3The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experiences : /h3ullibScientific degree /b: in food technologies, microbiology, biology, oenology, etc. /liliMinimum 5 years of experience, preferably in RD departments of food companies. Experience with beer, wine, yogurt, drinks, or kombucha is advantageous. /liliStrong interest and passion for gastronomy. /liliProficiency in data analysis to interpret research results and inform decisions. /liliEntrepreneurial spirit, explorative, pragmatic, and independent. /liliExcellent team-player and communicator with strong project management skills to coordinate complex projects and stakeholders. /li /ulpWe value diversity and inclusivity, working with people from various international backgrounds. Proficiency in English is required; Italian is a plus. Willingness to work in Trentino. /ppbLocation : /b Trentino (North of Trento) /ppIntermedia Selection is a leading company in Italy for professional and middle management recruitment, with over 35 consultants across Milan and Rome. Authorized by the Ministry of Labour n° 20323 / RS. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr