About the role
Key Responsibilities: Team & Pipeline Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of ~5 R&D professionals. Plan the innovation pipeline and manage workload for on-time delivery.System Creation: Build and maintain comprehensive, ground-up systems, including a central Recipe Database and a Raw Material (RM) Database.Budget & Strategy: Prepare and manage the R&D budget. Draft and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the department.Innovation & Optimization: Oversee the creation of brand-new products (NPD) and the optimization of existing product lines (EPD) for quality and cost.Technical Mentorship: Act as the technical authority, continually passing down food science knowledge and industry best practices to upskill your team.
Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years of product development experience in the F&B / FMCG sector.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field. Skills: Proven people management experience.A strong background in building R&D systems, Database management, and Cross-functional leadership.
