FMCG Innovation & Product Development Leader

One Belian Seed PLT; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

One Belian Seed PLT in Malaysia is seeking an Innovation and Product Development Manager to lead a sustainable pipeline of FMCG products from concept to commercialization, balancing technical feasibility, consumer desirability, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capability, and commercial viability.

The role drives cross-functional collaboration across marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, develops annual plans, identifies growth opportunities, and ensures profitable portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Training in Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Consumer Insights, or Product Management is advantageous.
• 12–15 years of experience in Product Development and Innovation within the FMCG Food.
• Proven experience leading successful product launches.
• Experience managing cross-functional innovation projects.
• Packaging development and process improvement experiences is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of commercialization, product development, technical and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ASEAN or international markets is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in innovation pipeline management

Responsibilities

• Develop annual innovation plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage the innovation pipeline.
• Identify growth platforms and future innovation opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional innovation projects throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure seamless transition from development to commercialization.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance.
• Monitor market performance and profitability of innovations.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Innovation management

Design thinking

Consumer insights

Project management

Education

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Food Science/related

Training in Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Consumer Insights, or Product Management

Tools

Packaging development

Job description

One Belian Seed PLT in Malaysia is seeking an Innovation and Product Development Manager to lead a sustainable pipeline of FMCG products from concept to commercialization, balancing technical feasibility, consumer desirability, regulatory compliance, manufacturing capability, and commercial viability.

The role drives cross-functional collaboration across marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs, develops annual plans, identifies growth opportunities, and ensures profitable portfolio