Product Development Executive (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a Product Development Executive to support development, sourcing and commercialisation of consumer products in Malaysia. You will work with OEM/ODM manufacturers and regulatory bodies to ensure products are properly licensed and market-ready.

The role requires hands-on experience with licenses, registrations, certifications and regulatory approvals, plus collaboration with management, manufacturers and suppliers to meet development milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Development, Science, Biotechnology, Food Science, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience dealing with OEM/ODM manufacturers.
• Knowledge of licences, registrations, certifications and regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with product development, sourcing, manufacturing coordination and commercialisation processes.
• Experience with university research departments, researchers or research institutions.
• Experience with IP ownership, patents or licensing agreements.
• Existing relationships with OEM/ODM manufacturers, laboratories, regulatory consultants or certification bodies.
• Experience in consumer products, health and wellness, nutraceuticals, food products or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and coordinate product development opportunities with OEM/ODM manufacturers.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers on product specifications, formulation, packaging, production requirements and development timelines.
• Evaluate manufacturer capabilities, product quality, costs and suitability for commercialisation.
• Coordinate product samples, testing, documentation and product development milestones.
• Work closely with management to support product selection, sourcing and commercialisation plans.
• Identify licences, registrations, certifications and regulatory approvals required for product commercialisation in relevant markets.
• Prepare, coordinate and follow up on licence and registration applications with authorities and certification bodies.
• Liaise with manufacturers, laboratories and regulatory consultants to obtain necessary technical documents.
• Monitor application status, approval requirements, renewals and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records of product specifications, licences, certifications and regulatory documentation.

Skills

OEM/ODM management

Regulatory knowledge

Product development coordination

University collaboration

Intellectual property awareness

Industry experience in consumer health

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Product Development Executive (Full-Time / Part-Time)

We are seeking an experienced and resourceful Product Development Executive to support the development, sourcing and commercialisation of our products. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), as well as practical knowledge of the licences, registrations, certifications and regulatory approvals required for product commercialisation. This role involves working closely with management, manufacturers, suppliers and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure products are developed, properly licensed and ready for market introduction.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and coordinate product development opportunities with OEM/ODM manufacturers.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers on product specifications, formulation, packaging, production requirements and development timelines.
• Evaluate manufacturer capabilities, product quality, costs and suitability for commercialisation.
• Coordinate product samples, testing, documentation and product development milestones.
• Work closely with management to support product selection, sourcing and commercialisation plans.
• Identify the licences, registrations, certifications and regulatory approvals required for product commercialisation in the relevant markets.
• Prepare, coordinate and follow up on licence and registration applications with the relevant authorities, certification bodies and other parties.
• Liaise with manufacturers, laboratories and regulatory consultants to obtain the necessary technical documents and supporting information.
• Monitor application status, approval requirements, renewals and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain proper records of product specifications, licences, certifications and regulatory documentation.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Development, Science, Biotechnology, Food Science, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience dealing with OEM and ODM manufacturers.
• Practical knowledge and experience in applying for product licences, registrations, certifications or regulatory approvals.
• Familiarity with product development, sourcing, manufacturing coordination and commercialisation processes.
• Experience working with university research departments, researchers or research institutions on product development and commercialisation.
• Experience dealing with product copyright, intellectual property ownership, patents or licensing agreements.
• Existing relationships with OEM/ODM manufacturers, laboratories, regulatory consultants or certification bodies.
• Experience in consumer products, health and wellness, nutraceuticals, food products or related industries.