Main Purpose:

 

Guide the best use of resources for Research and Development priorities per pillar (Sustainability, Protein research, Functional Ingredients, NHU, Product Development, Process Development, Operational Excellence, Science Translation, etc.) ensuring the proper allocation of resources. 
Lead the yearly planning cycle for R&D ensuring proper timings for project planning and budgeting and the monthly progress monitoring (CAPEX & OPEX), as well as being the responsible unit for best practices and support for the business cases that the R&D unit generates.

 

Main Responsabilities:

 

- Participate in the process for the definition of the Central R&D strategy (1-5 year cycles) that guides each R&D pillar/workstream towards the ambition of Sigma to be a leading company in food technology.
- Coordination of yearly planning and budgeting cycle process to ensure strategic alignment and drive R&D impact (OPEX & CAPEX).
- Coordination of yearly cycle of project progress monitoring to ensure we advance on all key fronts and also agile adaptation of projects and resources. 
- Quarterly R&D report on key projects and resources for Excomm and OUs leadership teams. 
- Provide advice and sharing of best practices for business case evaluations for R&D projects. 
- Part of the approvers for R&D CAPEX investments.
- Support in the evaluation of new technology opportunities that enhance our knowhow and differentiation towards achieving our strategy. 

 

Complementary Information:

 

Data Management.

Strategic thinking and project management.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and collaboration.

Regulatory knowledge and technical proficiency.