POSITION Responsible for the development and execution of the innovation strategy for plant-based products, with the main focus on meat alternatives Developing and delivering the innovation & technology plan in line with the Next Gen Foods strategy and overall business plan Leading the Global Innovation Center by building and managing the innovation & technology team and facilities, with food technologist and research associates Steering the R&D of new products, applications, recipes and processes Conducting nutritional, market acceptance and shelf-life studies Evaluating new raw materials, ingredients and flavours from suppliers to create new product attributes Developing and implementing new texturization and taste technologies Monitoring market and consumer trends and to develop the product portfolio pipeline Collaborating closely with external production partners in Singapore and around the world for implementing new products and technologies Being an internal technical advisor, great brainstormer and team player on product-related matters Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.