R&D Manager (FMCG)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 500,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group, on behalf of a growing consumer-focused organization, seeks an R&D Manager in Indonesia to lead end-to-end product development from concept to market launch.

The role focuses on driving formulation development, product quality, and innovation strategy in a dynamic environment, coordinating with QA/QC, Regulatory, Production, and Marketing teams to deliver commercially viable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant R&D experience in product development, formulation, testing, and commercialisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D process from ideation to commercialisation.
• Develop, formulate and improve products by evaluating ingredients and formulation techniques.
• Conduct research on new ingredients, technologies, and market trends for new product development.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, Regulatory, Production, Procurement, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure successful launches.
• Oversee product trials, testing, documentation, and ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

R&D leadership

Formulation development

Product development

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related

Tools

Laboratory testing

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with a growing organisation in the Consumer sector to hire an R&D Manager. This opportunity is based in Indonesia and offers the chance to lead product innovation, development, and commercialisation initiatives within a dynamic consumer-focused business.

Position Overview

Lead the development and execution of end-to-end R&D activities, driving product innovation from concept through to commercial launch.

Play a key role in enhancing product quality, identifying new growth opportunities, and supporting the organisation's long-term innovation strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end R&D process, covering product ideation, formulation development, laboratory trials, testing, validation, and commercialisation.
• Develop, formulate, and improve products by evaluating ingredients, formulation techniques, product functionality, sensory attributes, stability, and overall product quality.
• Conduct research on new ingredients, technologies, formulations, and market trends to identify opportunities for new product development and product innovation.
• Work closely with QA/QC, Regulatory, Production, Procurement, Marketing, and external suppliers to ensure smooth product development and successful commercialisation.
• Oversee product trials, testing, documentation, and product improvement initiatives, while ensuring that products meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant R&D experience, with a strong track record in product development, formulation, testing, and commercialisation.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Strong hands-on knowledge of formulation development, ingredient selection, laboratory testing, product trials, stability testing, and troubleshooting of formulation-related issues.
• Good understanding of product quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and relevant industry standards, with the ability to translate these requirements into practical R&D processes.
• Proven capability in managing the full product development lifecycle, from concept development through to market launch.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders including QA/QC, Regulatory, Production, Procurement, Marketing, and external suppliers.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and leadership capabilities to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.