R&D Manager

Pengiklan Anonim; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 334,800,000 - 558,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pengiklan Anonim in Indonesia seeks an experienced R&D leader for dietary supplement development, overseeing floor-level lab trials, formulation troubleshooting, and multi-product pipelines.

The role requires a minimum 5+ years in R&D within supplements/functional foods, 2-3 years in management, and strong BPOM, Halal, GMP/HACCP knowledge.

English proficiency for technical documentation and vendor negotiations is essential; you will mentor teams and drive measurable improvements in COGS and yield.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of R&D experience in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, nutraceuticals, or functional foods.
• 2-3 years of managerial experience in R&D leading sub-functional teams and multi-product pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of BPOM regulations, Halal certification workflows, GMP/HACCP guidelines, and supplier networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead floor-level R&D efforts and lab trials; troubleshoot sensory/solubility issues.
• Mentor and promote R&D team members; structure and develop talent within the unit.
• Drive measurable business impact with cost reductions and yield improvements.

Skills

R&D leadership

Lab troubleshooting

Market benchmarking

Scientific documentation

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related

Job description

Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1) or Master's Degree (S2) in Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5+ years of proven R&D experience within the dietary supplement, sports nutrition, nutraceutical, or functional food industry.

2-3 years of managerial experience in R&D, managing sub-functional R&D teams and multi-product pipelines.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of BPOM regulations, Halal certification workflows, GMP/HACCP guidelines, and raw material supplier networks.

Personal Qualities & Characters

Authentic Fitness Lifestyle & Product Passion

Gym & Fitness Active

Must be an active gym-goer or regular fitness enthusiast who personally understands workout routines, training intensity, and athletic goals.

Active Supplement Consumer

Consumes sports nutrition products regularly (e.g., whey isolate, creatine, EAAs/BCAAs, pre-workouts) and lives the lifestyle of the end-consumer.

Market & Competitor Acumen

Deep familiarity with local and international supplement brands, active ingredient profiles, macros, and cost-per-serving dynamics for ongoing market research and product benchmarking.

Hands-On Execution & Floor-Level R&D

Active, floor-level investigator who directly conducts lab trials, troubleshoots sensory/solubility issues, and resolves formulation challenges rather than delegating technical execution to staff.

Strategic Business Impact & Organizational Leadership

Demonstrates a strong track record of driving measurable business impact (quantifiable COGS reductions and yield improvements) while actively structuring, mentoring, and promoting team members within an R&D unit.

Language Skills

Professional fluency in English for technical documentation and vendor negotiations.