Innovation & Deploy Project Coordinator
Key Skills
Job Description
Company Our client is the largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the Benelux with multiple product branches. In the Netherlands they market about 40 well-known brands within diverse range of products and employs more than 2,500 people. Job Description The Innovation & Deploy Project Coordinator will support the successful development, deployment and launch of innovations and product renovations across European markets. Working with teams in Marketing, Research and Development, Supply Chain and Finance, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, meet local market requirements and contribute to business growth. Responsibilities Lead market-specific innovation projects, including customer exclusives, limited editions and channel-focused initiatives. Support or co-lead the deployment of larger innovation projects across European personal care markets. Help define project scope, coordinate budgets, manage artwork implementation and monitor delivery timelines. Coordinate the development and adaptation of communication materials for local markets. Ensure project assets are delivered on time and comply with local market requirements. Track and analyse innovation performance data and contribute to project and performance reviews. Identify and resolve operational challenges to keep projects on track. Work closely with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Research and Development, Supply Chain and Finance. Organise project meetings, prepare presentations and maintain project documentation. Collaborate with business group teams and market leads to ensure local requirements are fully incorporated. Apply established innovation processes effectively and contribute to their continuous improvement. Requirements Strong project management and organisational skills. Experience or interest in FMCG. Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively at pace. A positive, proactive and collaborative approach. Experience working in a multicultural environment. Familiarity with structured innovation and product deployment processes is an advantage. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application and contact me.
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate market-specific innovation projects and support the deployment and launch of product innovations and renovations across European markets. Manage project scope, budgets, artwork, communications, timelines, performance tracking, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and local market leads.
Requirements
The role requires strong project management and organizational skills, excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at a fast pace. FMCG experience or interest, a proactive collaborative approach, and experience in multicultural environments are sought; familiarity with structured innovation and product deployment processes is an advantage.
About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 201-500 employees
SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com