Savory & Culinary R&D Innovator

ofi; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi is seeking an experienced R&D / Innovation Specialist to lead savory and culinary product development in the Philippines. You will transform consumer insights into scalable formulations and collaborate with regional teams to take concepts to launch.

Based in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, you will partner with manufacturing, quality, regulatory and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in savory and culinary applications.
• Proven track record in product commercialization.
• Experience supporting CPG, QSR, Foodservice or B2B customers.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and formulation development.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and familiar with the Philippines market.

Responsibilities

• Lead savory product development and application innovation.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers in the region.
• Oversee transfer from bench to pilot and commercial production.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial teams to deliver projects.
• Coordinate regional technical support and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Culinary Science

Job description

ofi is seeking an experienced R&D / Innovation Specialist to lead savory and culinary product development in the Philippines. You will transform consumer insights into scalable formulations and collaborate with regional teams to take concepts to launch.

Based in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, you will partner with manufacturing, quality, regulatory and commercial teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English is essential.