Health Product Innovator & Formulation Lead

APD PHARMA SDN. BHD.; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlife (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead development of health supplements, functional foods, and personal care products from concept to launch. You will research ingredients, evaluate formulations, and translate consumer insights into safe, effective products.

Collaborating with OEM/ODM, Regulatory, Marketing, Design and Supply Chain teams, you will balance efficacy, safety and cost while ensuring regulatory compliance in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or Cosmetic Science.
• Experience in Product Development, R&D, Formulation, Regulatory or Technical roles preferred.
• Experience with health supplements, nutraceuticals, functional foods or personal care products advantageous.
• Strong scientific research and analytical skills; ability to critically evaluate ingredients and formulations.
• Excellent project management, organization, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Product & Formulation Development: research ingredients, formulations, and trends; develop concepts and dosages; evaluate OEM/ODM proposals; balance efficacy, safety, regulatory, stability, taste and cost; coordinate sampling and revisions.
• Market Research & Innovation: monitor trends, benchmark competitors, translate insights into concepts; support marketing with scientifically credible positioning.
• Regulatory & Technical Collaboration: work with Regulatory on ingredients, labeling, and feasibility; ensure regulatory compliance in Malaysia; maintain technical documentation.
• OEM & Project Management: manage local and overseas contract manufacturers; coordinate quotations, samples, packaging, timelines and deliverables; identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Track multiple development projects from concept to launch with regular management updates.

Skills

Product Development

R&D

Formulation

Regulatory

Technical Roles

Project Management

Scientific Research

Analytical Skills

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Science

Food Science

Food Technology

Biotechnology

Biomedical Science

Cosmetic Science

Job description

Powerlife (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Product Development Specialist to lead development of health supplements, functional foods, and personal care products from concept to launch. You will research ingredients, evaluate formulations, and translate consumer insights into safe, effective products.

Collaborating with OEM/ODM, Regulatory, Marketing, Design and Supply Chain teams, you will balance efficacy, safety and cost while ensuring regulatory compliance in Malaysia.