Senior Product R&D Manager – Innovation & Launch

Zohorecruit; Calamba; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions in Calamba City, Philippines is seeking an experienced Product Research and Development Manager to lead product innovation and development initiatives from concept to launch. The role oversees research, development, testing, costing, and compliance with food safety and labeling requirements.

The position requires strong technical and analytical expertise, hands-on pilot plant testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or related field.
• At least 10 years of Product Research & Development experience in a managerial capacity, covering raw materials and packaging materials.
• Certifications or training in Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, and Basic Sensory Evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of product costing and cost optimization.
• Proven experience in pilot plant testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and product troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA, local, and international food regulations and labeling laws.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch, including budgets and timelines.
• Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to analyze market trends, competitor products, and consumer feedback to drive product innovation.
• Experience working with raw material and packaging material suppliers is highly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and specialized recipe/BOM management software.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership and above-average people management skills.
• Creative, proactive, assertive, results-oriented, and open-minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead product R&D projects from conceptualization through product launch.
• Develop and improve products based on market trends and consumer insights.
• Manage raw materials and packaging materials for development and optimization.
• Lead pilot plant testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and troubleshooting.
• Review product costing and cost sheets for optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, local, and international labeling regulations.
• Manage multiple projects with budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Engage suppliers to accelerate development with technical advancements.
• Coordinate an annual Innovation Day with selected suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation of existing and new products.
• Provide guidance and decision support throughout development.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Costing knowledge

Pilot plant testing

Shelf-life studies

Packaging/materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Nutrition

Tools

MS Office

BOM management software

Recipe management software

Job description

Level Up Talent Solutions in Calamba City, Philippines is seeking an experienced Product Research and Development Manager to lead product innovation and development initiatives from concept to launch. The role oversees research, development, testing, costing, and compliance with food safety and labeling requirements.

The position requires strong technical and analytical expertise, hands-on pilot plant testing, scale-up, shelf-life studies, and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Operations,