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Company Description
CDR Spices is an innovative brand dedicated to delivering high-quality spices that enhance everyday cooking while meeting the evolving tastes of consumers. With a focus on excellence, sustainability, and culinary innovation, CDR Spices strives to create products that bring flavors to life. Our team combines tradition with modern practices to remain at the forefront of the spice industry, consistently exceeding customer expectations. We are based in Gurugram and are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for the Head of Innovation, based in Gurugram with flexibility for partial remote work. The Head of Innovation will lead and manage the development and execution of new products and strategies within the spice category. Key responsibilities include driving innovation initiatives, overseeing research and development efforts, analyzing market trends, ensuring alignment of innovation with business goals, and managing and inspiring a diverse team towards achieving excellence. The role also involves collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to ensure innovations align with the company's vision and objectives.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Innovation Management and the ability to oversee the ideation, development, and execution of innovative projects
- Strong Analytical Skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to generate insights from market trends and industry research
- Proven experience in Team Leadership and Team Management, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide diverse teams to achieve organizational goals
- Knowledge of and experience in Research and Development (R&D), particularly in product innovation, testing, and optimization
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus
- Experience within the food or FMCG industries is highly desirable
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