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Innovative R&D Leadership Opportunity
2 weeks ago
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and strategic Head of R&D to lead the development of our product portfolio. This role will be responsible for building a high-performing research and development team, driving innovation across cookware, tools, and kitchen appliances.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material science, industrial engineering, or product design, with at least 20 years of experience in R&D roles. They should have a proven track record of success in building new products, filing patents, and leading teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and Leading the R&D Function
- Establish a strong culture of experimentation, speed, and technical rigor within the R&D team.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive innovation and growth in the product portfolio.
- Driving Innovation and Product Development
- Lead the development of next-generation cookware and small appliances, focusing on health, safety, and material integrity.
- Translate consumer needs into innovative products using insights, benchmarking, and rapid iteration.
- Customer and Market Understanding
- Champion consumer-first innovation by blending customer research, user data, and market signals into product decisions.
- Identify whitespace opportunities by analyzing customer reviews, market gaps, and evolving health trends.
- AI and Data-Led Decision Making
- Implement structured frameworks and AI tools for testing, benchmarking, and product forecasting.
- Use data to reduce guesswork in design iterations and go-to-market decisions.
- Patents, IP & Compliance
- Create IP assets through proprietary materials, designs, or features and file appropriate patents and design registrations.
- Ensure compliance with national and international safety and performance standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product, design, marketing, sourcing, and external labs or design firms to bring products from idea to shelf.
- Partner with supply chain to ensure commercial viability and cost-effective scaling of innovations.
Qualifications and Skills
Must-Have:
- At least 20 years of experience in R&D roles in cookware, kitchen tools, home appliances, or gas stoves.
- Demonstrated success in building new products, filing patents, and leading teams.
- Strong background in material science, industrial engineering, or product design.
- Proven ability to blend science, consumer insight, and commercial constraints into great products.
Preferred:
- Experience in both traditional and modern kitchen formats.
- Experience with setting up or transforming R&D functions in fast-growing or startup-like environments.
- Background in Indian and/or international safety certification and compliance processes.
Personal Attributes:
- Bias for Action: Moves quickly, takes initiative, and gets things done.
- Hands-on Leader: Gets into the weeds when required and leads by example.
- Eager to Learn: Open to feedback, new technology, and market shifts.
- High Ownership: Takes end-to-end responsibility with pride.
- Collaborative: Brings people together and integrates cross-functional expertise.
- Builder Mindset: Enjoys creating systems, teams, and products from scratch.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to lead R&D at a purpose-led and high-growth company.
- Freedom to innovate and build long-term product IP and team culture.
- Competitive compensation and long-term leadership opportunity.
