R&D Manager (Formulation Development & Nutraceuticals)

MOH Pharmaceutical Technologies; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks an experienced R&D Manager to drive new product development and oversee the product lifecycle. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure timely product launches and compliance with health authority requirements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food science, proven leadership skills, and experience in FMCG or functional foods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FMCG, supplements, or functional foods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the R&D team for new product development.
• Manage all steps of the product lifecycle and report performance.
• Coordinate product development and launch plans with marketing.

Skills

Project Management

Market Research

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Nutrition

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for developing and executing new product development, working with the commercialization team to bring these products to market. This includes leading and directing the R&D team by distributing workload and ensuring motivation and performance levels are maintained.

Key Activities

1. Define the product strategy and road map.
2. Create new concepts that enhance and improve existing products, aiming to differentiate them from other brands via additional features and improved function/reliability.
3. Develop completely new product concepts within existing and new categories, including ideation, ingredient selection, and manufacturing launch.
4. Locate, evaluate, and recommend new suppliers to grow MPT's existing supplier base, focusing on developing new capabilities and processes.
5. Deliver market research and product specifications.
6. Analyze relevant product information; identify and source new ingredients, processing technologies, and sensory/taste profiles aligned with emerging consumer trends.
7. Act as the link between purchasing, production, quality, regulatory, and marketing teams.
8. Manage all steps of the product lifecycle and report performance to the factory manager/director.
9. Ensure on-time execution of new products to meet release deadlines.
10. Coordinate efforts across R&D, Sourcing, Design, and Product Development.
11. Coordinate product development and launch plans with marketing, including raw material specifications and sample testing.
12. Lead and train team members in sensory testing, product presentation, and provide technical guidance for product preparation and pilot production.
13. Work with regulatory to ensure compliance with health authority requirements.
14. Implement, design, maintain, and review R&D documentation according to GLP standards.
15. Provide technical assessments for new product/process opportunities to achieve desired taste, effectiveness, and stability.
16. Manage departmental budget and costs, including supplier negotiations.
17. Set up and review SOPs for R&D processes.
18. Lead and guide the team on product stability studies and ensure they are conducted per SOP.
19. Manage scale-up from laboratory to large-scale production, troubleshooting formulation issues.
20. Solve R&D quality and scale-up issues across various dosage forms like liquids, emulsions, tablets, capsules, and powders.
21. Ensure cleanliness, work system, and documentation compliance per GLP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FMCG, supplements, or functional foods.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in planning at various intervals (annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly).