Research & Development Technologist-Processing

Business context and Main Purpose of the Job

• Supports the implementation of regional / local R&D elements of the Category Program.
• Deliver activation and cost effectiveness of projects
• Gives input for the development, together with local/ regional marketing, of a strategic vision and communication for regional / local consumer and technical needs


Key Responsibilities 



• Give input & approve the specifications and communication material for new innovations.
• Support the implementation of local / regional innovation, renovation and promotional projects using the relevant toolbox technology.
• Help translate local / regional needs into appropriate input for the Categories / Development organisations.
• Give technical / functional support to launch / relaunches.
• Manage compliance of the products with local legislation.
• Where appropriate: represent Unilever with external relevant bodies.
• Advise marketing to accept limitations in the product design resulting from
• legal/ technial constraints.
• Supports global Design and Discover teams with regional consumer needs and insights.


Key Skills and Qualifications



• University Degree
• 3-4 years experience in Research and development in Processing
• FMCG preferred
• Excellence in Science and Technology
• Consumer / Customer focus.
• Project Management skills
• Discover, design, deploy role experience

Research &Development