Senior Product Development Lead

Boustead Estates Agency Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading product development firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional to lead culinary product development. The role requires strong expertise in FMCG or agro-based products, with over 5 years in formulation and R&D, alongside excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position offers a dynamic environment where you'll actively influence product innovations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in FMCG/Agro-based product formulation and R&D.
• Strong understanding of formulation development, shelf-life testing, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Halal, MESTI, HACCP).
• Good presentation preparation and proposal writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new product concepts and improve existing formulations.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and consumer preferences.
• Develop prototype samples and oversee quality assurance compliance.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams for product positioning.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and recommend improvements.

Skills

Formulation development

Market research

Product testing

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Biotechnology, Product Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading product development firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced professional to lead culinary product development. The role requires strong expertise in FMCG or agro-based products, with over 5 years in formulation and R&D, alongside excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position offers a dynamic environment where you'll actively influence product innovations.