Front End Innovation Manager

Front End Innovation Manager

Location: Abidjan
Company: Nestlé Research and Development Center for Sub Saharan Africa, Abidjan
Position Type: Full-time
Minimum Educational qualification: Minimum Master’s degree in Business Administration or Scientific Education with Business Acumen.

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Research and Development Center for Sub Saharan Africa based in Abidjan, is currently looking for a Front End Innovation (FEI) Manager who will lead a team and be the innovation contact point with region stakeholders (eg. Business Executive Officers, CMI, Zone Category leads, Market Head, NPTC front end innovation leads).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Front end innovation (FEI )performance for Sub Saharan Africa.
• Support and build high quality innovation pipelines with the markets and validate opportunity areas and concepts.
• Accountable for portfolio health, capability building, and governance.
• Manage and allocate resources to maximize concept strength and transfer into New Product Development project (I2L).
• Drive multi region launch conversion through early feasibility, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined decision making.
• Lead Innovation workshops with senior stakeholders in markets to support development of market innovation pipelines.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Minimum Master’s degree in Business Administration or Scientific Education with Business Acumen.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven Leadership and Management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in English & French.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Apply by clicking on the “apply” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Closing date for application is 13th November 2026.