Regional R&D Assistant: New Product Development

ZUS Coffee; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Assistant Manager for Research & Development. The successful candidate will lead new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include supervising the R&D team, translating consumer insights into innovative products, and continuously improving existing offerings. This role requires strong collaboration across multiple departments to ensure successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization.
• Translate consumer insights into innovative food and beverage products.
• Oversee technical support for troubleshooting and quality issues.
• Supervise and mentor the R&D team.
• Collaborate across departments to define product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct trials and product evaluations.
• Maintain product documentation and specifications.
• Continuously improve existing products based on market feedback.

Job description

A leading coffee company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Regional Assistant Manager for Research & Development. The successful candidate will lead new product development initiatives from ideation to commercialization and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include supervising the R&D team, translating consumer insights into innovative products, and continuously improving existing offerings. This role requires strong collaboration across multiple departments to ensure successful product launches.