R&D Category Leader - Intersnack

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R&D Category Leader - Intersnack Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of KP Snacks’ Hula Hoops, popchips, Nik Naks, and more…) Intersnack is a leading European producer of savoury snacks, creating memorable snacking experiences for millions of consumers. As a privately held business, we take a long-term view — balancing growth, innovation and sustainability. In 2024, Intersnack achieved a turnover of more than €4.5 billion. We operate in over 30 countries, with 45 manufacturing sites, 12 regional management units and around 15,000 colleagues worldwide. About the role: This is a senior, high-impact role at the heart of the Intersnack R&D organisation. As R&D Category Leader, you will own the product innovation strategy for your category and co-create the long-term innovation roadmap in partnership with the European Category Marketing Lead. You will shape how our products evolve over the next three years — from breakthrough innovation to quality improvements, Better‑for‑You (BFY) transformation and productivity opportunities. Covering all technical aspects of the category, you will work across multiple countries, functions and cultures to turn insight into products that succeed in market and stre...