Head of Strategy Development (m/f/d), Taste, Nutrition & Health

Your role

• As Head of Strategy Development, you will bring together strategy, planning, market and competitor intelligence, performance insights and strategic program management within one integrated approach.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead the development, articulation and ongoing evolution of the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment strategy
• Lead the segment PMO and establish effective governance for strategic programs
• Lead and develop a team of approximately three to five direct reports, strengthening the function’s capabilities and succession pipeline
• Build strong relationships across the Food & Beverage and Pet Food divisions, regional organizations and relevant global functions
• Support the development of divisional strategies and ensure alignment across the segment
• Facilitate discussions on where to play, how to win, portfolio priorities, market choices and investment opportunities
• Drive the annual strategic planning process and establish a consistent planning framework across the organization
• Prepare and lead regular reviews of strategic progress, business performance and the competitive landscape
• Monitor market developments, competitive activity, emerging trends and potential strategic opportunities; establish a systematic approach to industry, market and competitor intelligence

About you

Our offer

Requirements

• University degree in business, economics, finance, engineering, science or a related discipline; MBA or comparable advanced qualification would be an advantage
• Significant experience in strategy, strategic planning, business development, corporate development, management consulting or a closely related field
• Experience developing and implementing business strategies in a complex international organization
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders without relying on direct authority
• Strong commercial judgement and a sound understanding of markets, competitive dynamics, portfolio choices and business performance
• Proven ability to turn strategic ambitions into clear priorities, programs and measurable outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly
• Collaborative and pragmatic leadership style, with experience managing and developing teams in an international environment
• Confidence working with performance, market intelligence and analytics tools and approaches; familiarity with Tableau or Power BI would be beneficial
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages skills are advantageous