Head of Product and Pack Innovation and Development, R&D (Laundry & Home Care)

компания "henkel russia" job title: head of product and pack innovation and development / руководитель группы по разработке новых продуктов и упаковки, r&d (laundry & home care) reports to: head of r&d responsibilities: lead and develop product and pack innovation team ensuring high level of expertise and engagement in the team support short- and long-term innovation processes: develop new and improve existing products in accordance with product briefs, ensure r&d deliverables in innovation projects are prepared in time and in full conduct required laboratory tests, participate in consumer testing of new products create, deploy, and improve relevant processes (discovery of product ideas, problem solving and risk assessments, product/project handover, etc.) identify and sharpen ideas for new launches through partnering with internal colleagues, use of external network/experts/suppliers, competitors’ analysis etc. participate in development of business product innovation strategy represent r&d innovation and development team at relevant internal/external forums ensure relevant master data (specifications, recipes, etc.) is created in time and is kept up to date requirements: higher chemical/technical education 5+ years of experience on a similar position preferably in large international fmcg companies english – upper-intermediate and higher solid experience in people and team management proven track record of successful development and launches of new products/pack formats, improvement of their performance and quality familiar with stage-gate process working experience with laundry and home care products (detergents, softeners, cleaners etc.) will be a significant advantage skilled in priorities setting, stakeholders’ management, conflict management, with high level customer focus and standing alone capabilities. salary&benefits: a unique opportunity to drive forward local market and an extensive work experience in constantly changing environment compensation depends on experience and will be discussed individually (salary+yearly bonus) lunches well-being program medical & life insurance after 3 months hybrid work model corporate car mobile phone compensation sick leave is compensated by the company extended paid vacation (31 calendar days per year) opportunity to join a vibrant culture of trust and belonging