Product Development Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a senior Product Development leader to oversee end-to-end development of nutrition products, traditional medicines, health supplements and personal care products in Consumer Healthcare. You will manage budgets, drive portfolio planning, coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Supply Chain and Marketing to deliver launches and sustainable growth.

The role demands strategic vision, strong leadership and deep technical expertise in formulation, regulatory pathways and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Product Development within consumer healthcare or nutraceutical industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary Product Development teams.
• Strong knowledge of formulation development, product lifecycle management and commercialisation.
• Experience in regulatory requirements for traditional supplement, health supplement and consumer healthcare products.
• Strong project management, portfolio planning and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Development function supporting Health Supplement and Consumer Healthcare businesses.
• Manage departmental budget, product portfolio, project prioritisation, resource allocation and product pipeline planning aligned with business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end product development from concept feasibility, formulation development and sourcing to regulatory support, commercialisation and lifecycle management.
• Lead technical due diligence, supplier/CMO qualification, product recalls, CAPA investigations, change controls, stability programmes and raw material replacement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement and contract manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical advices in product strategy, innovation, regulatory pathways and portfolio optimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Portfolio planning

Regulatory knowledge

Commercial evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Costing

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Dietetics

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Lead the Product Development function across Consumer Healthcare businesses, overseeing the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of nutrition products, traditional medicines, health supplements and personal care products. Responsible for portfolio management, commercialisation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver successful product launches and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Product Development function supporting Health Supplement and Consumer Healthcare businesses.
• Manage departmental budget, product portfolio, project prioritisation, resource allocation and product pipeline planning aligned with business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end product development from concept feasibility, formulation development and sourcing to regulatory support, commercialisation and lifecycle management.
• Lead technical due diligence, supplier/CMO qualification, product recalls, CAPA investigations, change controls, stability programmes and raw material replacement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement and contract manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical advices in product strategy, innovation, regulatory pathways and portfolio optimisation.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Dietetics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Product Development within the consumer healthcare or nutraceutical industry.
• Proven leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary Product Development teams.
• Strong knowledge of formulation development, product lifecycle management and commercialisation.
• Experience in regulatory requirements for traditional supplement, health supplement and consumer healthcare products.
• Strong project management, portfolio planning and resource management skills.
• Experience in supplier/CMO qualification, technical due diligence and technology transfer.
• Knowledge of stability studies, quality systems, CAPA, change control and product investigations.
• Strong financial acumen in product costing, budgeting and commercial evaluation.