R&D Lead, Sports Nutrition & Nutraceuticals

MatchaTalent; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 260,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking an R&D Manager for Sports Nutrition & Nutraceuticals in Indonesia. The role leads product development from concept to commercial launch, overseeing lab operations, formulation, and scale-up with strong regulatory and cost-management focus.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in R&D within supplements, with hands-on experience in formulation, trials, and cross-functional collaboration. On-site Tangerang location for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant science field.
• 5+ years in R&D in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, or nutraceuticals.
• 2–3 years in managerial or team leadership roles.
• Strong track record in end-to-end product development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end R&D and product development for sports nutrition and nutraceuticals.
• Translate trends and requirements into viable product concepts.
• Lead formulation, trials, scale-up, and commercial launch responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with BPOM, Halal, GMP, HACCP and other standards.
• Mentor and develop R&D team, establish KPIs and development plans.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, QC, Production, Procurement, Marketing, and commercial teams.

Skills

R&D leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/HACCP

Cost optimization

English proficiency

Project management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology/Nutrition/Pharmacy/Biochemistry/Food Science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking an R&D Manager for Sports Nutrition & Nutraceuticals in Indonesia. The role leads product development from concept to commercial launch, overseeing lab operations, formulation, and scale-up with strong regulatory and cost-management focus.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in R&D within supplements, with hands-on experience in formulation, trials, and cross-functional collaboration. On-site Tangerang location for this leadership role.