R&D Lead: Fitness Supplements & Product Innovation

Evolene Indonesia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 446,400,000 - 781,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolene Indonesia is seeking an experienced R&D leader to drive research and development of fitness supplement products. You will shape formulations, lead lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality standards.

You will collaborate across QC, Production, Regulatory, and Marketing to bring new products to market, mentor a team, and stay ahead of market trends in sports nutrition and health supplements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in R&D, especially in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or functional foods.
• Strong understanding of supplement formulations including protein blends, BCAAs, vitamins and other active ingredients.
• Knowledge of BPOM, Halal, GMP, HACCP regulations and product registrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D for new fitness supplement products based on market trends, customer needs, and company goals.
• Design and execute product formulations (powder, capsule, tablet, RTD, etc.), including sourcing and testing raw materials.
• Oversee lab-scale and pilot-scale trials ensuring targets on quality, taste, texture, solubility, and stability.
• Collaborate with QC, Production, Regulatory, and Marketing for successful commercialization.
• Evaluate and approve ingredients based on scientific data, supplier documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and improve existing formulas based on feedback, cost, or regulatory changes.
• Lead technical presentations, internal product training, and provide R&D insights for marketing.
• Monitor trends and competitors to propose innovative concepts and keep the company ahead.
• Ensure R&D documentation is accurate and audit-ready (specifications, trial reports, SOPs).
• Build and manage a high-performing R&D team with innovation and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional comms

Regulatory knowledge

Sensory evaluation

Shelf-life studies

Ingredient functionality

Documentation

Dossiers for approvals

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Tech / Nutrition

Job description

Evolene Indonesia is seeking an experienced R&D leader to drive research and development of fitness supplement products. You will shape formulations, lead lab-scale and pilot-scale trials, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality standards.

You will collaborate across QC, Production, Regulatory, and Marketing to bring new products to market, mentor a team, and stay ahead of market trends in sports nutrition and health supplements.