Job Description: Lead R&D activities within Regional Innovation/Renovation/DIB/support Alternative protein projects execution Develop and maintain Dry Pet food products to meet the requirements of our consumers (regionally) and comply with Mars global brand direction. Provide technical input and align product brief together with CTI, CMI and Lead Market Initiate prototyping of product based on the product design brief and CSFs Ensure that the products developed and produced are consistent to the quality and comply with internal/external standard e.g. Mars Q&FS standards, MPENS, AAFCO, and meet all critical success factors (CSFs) Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in each launch/roll out country Check patent opportunities by consult with IP representative. When relevant, request an initial patent search from IP rep to ensure that any new ingredients/processes/recipe designs do not infringe other patents. Ensure all product design must be assessed against Fish sustainability guideline commitments. Lead perform project risks assessment with cross functional involvement Response the implementation and Bill of Material (BOM) data transfer to the business operating system Ensure the accuracy recipe is available for control and circulation in timely manner. Agree and ensure the consumer research deliver on time, search for external supporting information to support claims, drive collaboration both internal & external cooperation with concerned parties during the product development. The research includes new development, improvement, and DIB activities. Conduct product testing to ensure product performance and implement product into production scale Responsible for developing all product specifications, supporting document / information for SRA include product launch/relaunch and any document inquiries Provide leadership, technical coaching and mentoring which engages the Dry Product Development team Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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