Savory & Culinary R&D Innovator – Philippines

Ofi

Metro Manila

On-site

PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

OFI is seeking an experienced R&D / Innovation Specialist for Savory & Culinary in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, Philippines. This role will lead customer-focused product development, technical solutioning and commercialization across savory applications.

You will partner closely with customers, commercial teams and manufacturing to bring innovative food solutions from concept to launch. As the business grows, this role may evolve to lead a small local technical team, coordinating regional

Qualifications

Experience in savory and culinary applications and product development.
Ability to translate insights into viable concepts and formulations.
Proven track record in commercialization and scale-up.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Fluent in English and familiar with the Philippines market.

Responsibilities

Develop seasonings, marinades, coatings, sauces, and premixes for the Philippines.
Translate customer insights into commercially viable concepts and formulations.
Deliver sensory evaluation, benchmarking, and formulation optimization.
Lead transfer from bench to pilot and commercial production.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.