Job Locations IE-Kildare-Naas
Job ID
2025-5870
# of Openings
1
Category
Research Development and Quality
Closing Date
29/08/2025
Overview
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role is known for supporting the Product Design and Execution of an Innovation Strategy, for Pizza Segment.
BUSINESS IMPACT: This role is essential for the successful delivery of consumer-led innovation (NPD, EPD) and maintenance of the existing product portfolio. The role should ensure we continue to delight consumers & remain relevant & competitive in a changing world.
Responsibilities
R&D Programmes are built with the consumer in mind
- All product development has a foundation in consumer needs
- Shows a curiosity about our consumer habits, practices, usage, needs & preference drivers within the allocated product area
- Has a view of the category landscape is curious about our competitors and carries out benchmarking, reporting on the “so what” to help influence product / category direction
Product Development
- Through having a good understanding of key ingredients is able to manipulate recipes to meet consumer needs
- Is able to review and suggest recipe changes as part of a portfolio review (harmonisation / fuel for growth)
- Has an appreciation for our manufacturing processes and can suggest changes to achieve a superior product whilst ensuring an efficient manufacturing operation
- Has the ability to scientifically design trials to ensure a positive outcome
- Builds relationships with the external supply base, co-packers and third parties
Technical Project Management
- Understands the innovation process and is able to project manage simple technical workstreams (NPD/EPD) in accordance with the agreed procedures to ensure successful and timely delivery of the project
- Uses data to make recommendations and design trials to test hypothesis
- Understands the importance of stakeholder management and is able to build and maintain relationships with other colleagues
Qualifications
- Relevant Science Degree or experience in an FMCG product development/Technical role
- Proficient in English language
- Eager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviour
- Experience of concept development & rapid prototyping
- Experience of designing and performing simple benchscale / factory trials