Head of Chocolate R&D & Innovation (B2B)

Pengiklan Anonim; Sumedang; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pengiklan Anonim is seeking a seasoned Head of R&D to steer the cocoa program in Sumedang. You will lead end-to-end product innovation for B2B customers, shaping formulations and scaling processes from lab to production.

You will mentor a team of scientists, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Sales to deliver technical solutions. A 10–15 year FMCG R&D track record in chocolate/cocoa and on-site presence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in R&D within FMCG, preferably in chocolate or cocoa commodity
• Proven experience in leading R&D teams and managing projects end-to-end for B2B business

Responsibilities

• Define and execute R&D roadmap aligned with business objectives and market trends
• Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D team (food scientists, technologists, lab staff)
• Lead development of new chocolate products (e.g., compound chocolate, couverture, fillings)
• Improve existing formulations for cost efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Drive innovation in taste, texture, shelf-life, and functional attributes
• Oversee lab-to-production scale-up, ensuring consistency and manufacturability
• Work with plant operations to improve processing (roasting, conching, tempering, molding)
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and yield improvement
• Ensure all products meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements (BPOM, Halal, etc.)
• Establish and maintain product specifications and documentation
• Support audits and certifications
• Support key customers with technical solutions and customized product development
• Partner with Sales team for product presentations and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science/Technology or related field

Job description

Pengiklan Anonim is seeking a seasoned Head of R&D to steer the cocoa program in Sumedang. You will lead end-to-end product innovation for B2B customers, shaping formulations and scaling processes from lab to production.

You will mentor a team of scientists, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Sales to deliver technical solutions. A 10–15 year FMCG R&D track record in chocolate/cocoa and on-site presence are required.