Head of Innovation & Advanced Materials Strategy

Agensi Pekerjaan Executive Recruiters; Selangor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Selangor, Malaysia seeks a visionary Head of Innovation to lead the strategic development of new materials, product solutions, and processes, positioning the company at the forefront of its industry.

You will design and implement an innovation roadmap, build a high-performance team, collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and commercial units, and drive sustainable, cost-effective solutions from concept to scale-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Innovation Management, or related field; MBA or PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience leading innovation, R&D, or product development functions in manufacturing, technology, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, material development, and commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated success in bringing innovative, market-driven products or solutions to market.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Identify market trends, technological advancements, and emerging customer needs to shape innovation priorities.
• Promote a culture of experimentation, creativity, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Drive the discovery and development of advanced materials and technologies that improve product functionality, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Lead research and feasibility studies to validate new concepts and ensure readiness for scale-up and commercialization.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions are viable, scalable, and aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with product development, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial teams to align innovation initiatives with business needs.
• Partner with external research institutions, technology providers, and suppliers to leverage external expertise and resources.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and effective communication throughout all stages of the innovation process.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary innovation team, fostering collaboration, skill development, and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Material Science degree

Innovation Management degree

MBA

PhD

Job description

Our client in Selangor, Malaysia seeks a visionary Head of Innovation to lead the strategic development of new materials, product solutions, and processes, positioning the company at the forefront of its industry.

You will design and implement an innovation roadmap, build a high-performance team, collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and commercial units, and drive sustainable, cost-effective solutions from concept to scale-up.