Senior Savory R&D & Culinary Innovation Lead

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

Job summary

ofi in the Philippines is seeking an R&D / Innovation Specialist to lead local savory and culinary product development and technical solutions for the market. You will partner across functions to translate ideas into scalable products.

The role requires deep expertise in seasonings, marinades, coatings, sauces and premixes, with 10–15 years in relevant roles, and a track record of moving concepts from idea to launch with manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in relevant roles.
• Experience with seasonings, marinades, coatings, sauces and premixes.
• Experience in bringing concepts from idea to launch and manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead local savory and culinary product development in the Philippines.
• Partner with customers, commercial teams and manufacturing to move concepts from idea to launch.
• Ensure successful scale-up and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Savory product development

Technical solutions

Scale-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

ofi in the Philippines is seeking an R&D / Innovation Specialist to lead local savory and culinary product development and technical solutions for the market. You will partner across functions to translate ideas into scalable products.

The role requires deep expertise in seasonings, marinades, coatings, sauces and premixes, with 10–15 years in relevant roles, and a track record of moving concepts from idea to launch with manufacturing readiness.