Product Development Manager

Hunters International Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in product development is seeking a Product Development Manager based in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will lead product innovation within the Nutrition/Home Care sector, possessing at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing the product development process, conducting market research, and ensuring timely product launches. Competitive remuneration of MYR 10,000 - MYR 12,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in product management within Nutrition/Home Care.
• Proven track record of executing successful projects.
• Strong understanding of the product development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch.
• Conduct market research for new product opportunities.
• Manage costings and commercial feasibility.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Product development expertise

Creativity and innovation

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate caliber

Job description

About the job Product Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Championing the category and product vision / purpose
• Manage the in-year delivery of the plan, ensuring the portfolio achieves pre-agreed objectives
• Lead the end-to-end product development process, from concept to launch
• Lead & develop the innovation pipeline for the next 3years
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful & current (non-sellable) products
• Conduct market research to identify new product opportunities, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Work with Regional/Local teams for the local product sourcing & launch, integrating them into global assortments.
• Manage costings, simulations, commercial feasibility and work towards increasing gross profits of the category managed.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and teams to ensure timely and within-budget product launches.
• Create and police critical paths for all activities within development.
• Oversee the registration of products with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies across different markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Stakeholders

• Head of Product, Head of Digital Content, Campaigns & Creative Design, Head of Business Development, Head of PR & Corporate Comms, Quality Team, Supply Chain and Operations

Qualifications

• High talent with leadership potential, graduate calibre
• Strong core leadership competencies
• Significant and relevant professional experience within Nutrition / Home Careproduct
• Multi-level marketing with International scope
• At least 5 years previous product experience preferred from the Nutrition / Home care category
• High levels of creativity and ideally innovation experience
• A digital native, in touch with the world of start up

Delivering Results:

• A real focus on execution and delivery
• Proven track‑record of delivering projects with positive results
• Understanding of the product development and / or stage gate process - including concept & sensory testing, quality and regulatory and product registration
• Management of large internal stakeholder groups
• A strong and proven project manager

Providing the Vision:

• Experience in bringing teams together and leading them toward a shared goal
• Ability to deliver a clear message and ask of your audience (internal / agencies)
• Experience of driving a strategic planning process. Proven budget management, presentation and communication skills.
  
• Willing to travel (moderate: every 2 months)

Driving Change:

• Ability to inspire others and deal with change
• Creative and fast paced, with a solution mind‑set.
• Resilient in the face of set back
• Leads the innovation agenda/thought leadership

Remuneration

MYR 10,000 - MYR12,000

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