R&D Manager – Food Innovation & NPD Lead

Jda Wms; Johor Bahru; Vor Ort; MYR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JDA WMS Pte Ltd, based in Malaysia, seeks an experienced R&D Manager to lead the R&D department and drive new product development from concept to commercialization. You will oversee formulation, shelf-life studies, and technical documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with Marketing, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and Sales, you will steer innovation, product renovation, and optimization initiatives to deliver high-quality food products.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor level degree in a related food science field.
• Proven experience leading R&D or NPD projects in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, shelf-life, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and product documentation.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the R&D team and prioritize projects.
• Manage NPD projects from concept to commercialization.
• Oversee product formulation, shelf-life studies, and trial production.
• Prepare and approve TDS and related documentation.
• Drive product innovation, renovation, and formulation optimization.
• Ensure compliance with food processing regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and Sales for scale-up and launch.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, Biology, or related

Jobbeschreibung

JDA WMS Pte Ltd, based in Malaysia, seeks an experienced R&D Manager to lead the R&D department and drive new product development from concept to commercialization. You will oversee formulation, shelf-life studies, and technical documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with Marketing, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, and Sales, you will steer innovation, product renovation, and optimization initiatives to deliver high-quality food products.