PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER

Hartalega Holdings Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the glove manufacturing industry seeks an R&D Manager to drive innovation projects. The role involves defining strategic visions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing R&D activities. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in relevant scientific fields and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant fields required.
• Strong leadership and innovation management skills.
• Expertise in data analysis and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage innovation projects focusing on product and process development.
• Define strategic vision for product innovation and ensure compliance.
• Culivate an innovation ecosystem for continuous improvement.

Skills

Innovation Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Polymer Engineering, Material Engineering, Applied Chemistry

Job description

• Lead and manage innovation projects and conduct research on new products and processes, focusing on customer acceptance, commercial feasibility, regulatory, and market compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Define and champion the strategic vision for product and process innovation to ensure the organization's sustainability and leadership in the industry.
• Develop and oversee strategies to ensure compliance with country-specific regulatory environments and industry standards.
• Lead exploration and integration of the latest relevant technologies.

Business / Operations

• Formulate and implement strategic plans for product and process innovation.
• Identify and explore opportunities for innovative products and processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Analyze product competitiveness and performance to guide decision-making.
• Cultivate an innovation ecosystem to promote and accelerate innovation.
• Lead data analysis and interpretation for continuous improvement.
• Oversee research activities and experiments aligned with strategic objectives.
• Apply scientific principles to lead R&D projects.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for new products or processes, ensuring alignment with international standards.
• Develop methods to evaluate product performance using global R&D methodologies.

People/ Stakeholder Management

• Manage employee engagement, development, succession planning, and performance.
• Perform additional executive tasks as assigned by senior leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Polymer Engineering, Material Engineering, Applied Chemistry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.