Head Of Innovation, Aspac

Head of Innovation ASPACGlanbia Performance NutritionJoin this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life s journeyThe OpportunityThere is an ambitious brand building agenda for GPN with Innovation and consumer centricity at the heart of the plan enabling strong and healthy brands that are First to mind and First to find Reporting directly to the Senior Director - International Innovation the Head of APAC Innovation will lead Innovation for the GPN META Asia Oceania and South Asia regions combining to a size of 265M in 2023 The International business is projected to grow to over 850m in 2026 with high growth targets from the emerging APAC region The focus of this role will specifically include responsibility of breakthrough innovations pipeline and strategy for key brands like ON Isopure and SlimFast The role will need to take into consideration varied consumer preferences channel shifts category evolution and competitor movements across a wide portfolio of markets to drive innovation in APAC Partnership with the local regional teams R D global innovation and the Insight and analytics function will be crucial to using innovation to drive 1 Sustainable business growth 2 Brand equity and 3 Category leadership through fewer bigger better ideas This is a unique opportunity in an exciting category with a multi-market context Developing consumer centric regional breakthrough product pipeline through multimarket initiatives for key GPN Brands focus on ON and Isopure BSN Amazing Grass Collaborate with the Global Innovation Function on agreed strategic digsites and long-term strategic focus areas on an upstream 3-5-year innovation horizon at the top of the innovation funnel Build the 24-month product innovation pipeline with business step change ideas for APAC partnering closely with R D I A and local market teams At the bottom of the funnel 12months before launch handoff of conceptualised idea final product USP s to central Brand team in market teams to drive marketing plan Link with Glanbia Nutritional to leverage internal synergies of capabilities Drive impact of the innovation function and create an innovation driven culture throughout the organisation particularly the in-market teams Represent APAC innovation in appropriate marketing forums Establishing pipeline sufficiency metric for APAC Partnering with finance on Pipeline sufficiency product design CM and analytics to highlight and solve pipeline issues Managing post launch analytics with markets and reporting to ensure accountability of regions in execution The skills you will bring to the team 10 years experience in product innovation leadership roles preferably within FMCG consumer goods Experience in Asia is required ideally in a pan Asian role covering key markets such as Korea India and China Expert-level experience in innovation strategy development mapping category opportunities using insights and competitor analysis to anticipate future opportunities Expert in mining compelling insights and building distinctive appealing product propositions Passion for the category and GPN brands understanding of sports lifestyle nutrition and a strong passion for sport and healthy lifestyle At ease in managing complexity of consumer demands across several differing countries of stakeholders of regulatory needs Highly articulate and able to build relationships influencing stakeholders across a variety of functions and countries An optimistic and resilient team player confident to voice opinions challenge mindsets always leading with consumer insights and passionate to foster this culture across an organisation Why this is a great role The world s No1 sports nutrition company Great future career growth potential both locally and internationally - Glanbia has business units in 32 countries with over 6000 employees globally Booming category rooted in a macro trend Opportunity to make a difference to challenge thinking and make a real impact with a business that is open to change A supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive salary and benefits package Where and how you will workThe opportunity will be based in our office based in Gurgaon India What we would like to offer you The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform and a competitive compensation package About GlanbiaThe Glanbia Group comprises three divisions Nutritional s and Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition We employ a team of 6 000 people work with global food and beverage companies and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide At Glanbia we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates we will give your application consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status At Glanbia our culture celebrates individuality knowing that together we are more