Global R&d Platform Lead

Pepsi Lipton

Colworth Science Park, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Global r&d platform lead
Intrinsic health innovation platform
Tea science programme ownership
Pepsi Lipton is seeking a Global R&D Platform Lead to spearhead innovation for their Intrinsic Health platform, focusing on product design that emphasizes health and wellness benefits. This hybrid position, based in the UK, offers a unique opportunity to drive a global innovation strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners

Job Summary

  • Define and lead the global innovation and renovation program for the Intrinsic Health priority innovation platform, driving science and technology for new differentiated product designs.
  • Lead the Pepsi Lipton R&D digital transformation agenda, identifying and driving system/IT tool transformation and fostering a culture of digital curiosity.
  • Co-develop and deliver global strategy and innovation/renovation programs, acting as the R&D first point of contact for cross-functional partners and steering the technology roadmap.

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Pepsi Lipton is seeking a Global R&D Platform Lead to spearhead innovation for their Intrinsic Health platform, focusing on product design that emphasizes health and wellness benefits. This hybrid position, based in the UK, offers a unique opportunity to drive a global innovation strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global R&D Platform Lead
  • Intrinsic Health innovation platform
  • Tea Science programme ownership
  • Digital transformation strategy for R&D
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Stakeholder management and influencing

Nice-to-have

  • Agile and resilient mindset
  • Consumer centricity
  • Empower and enable people
  • Lead with purpose
  • Digital curiosity and mindset

Key Requirements

  • Degree in food science or product development
  • Experience working with tea
  • Significant experience implementing creative food/refreshment products
  • Project leadership/management on regional/global level
  • Proven ability to translate consumer needs into innovation
  • Experience in strategy development and implementation
  • Experience in leading change programs and culture shift
  • Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring people

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