APAC Food Innovation & Commercialization Lead

5300 BK AsiaPac Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global paid parental leave

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Job summary

Restaurant Brands International (Burger King APAC) is seeking an Innovation & Commercialization Manager to bridge culinary concepts with large-scale production across APAC markets.

The role requires a strong background in food science, 5+ years in product development, and proven supplier collaboration. Travel about 30% across the APAC region; 5‑day onsite work schedule in RBI facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, food technology, culinary studies, or related field.
• 5+ years in food product development, commercialization, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food formulation, processing, and scale-up.
• Experience working with suppliers and co-manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercialization process from concept to full-scale production.
• Translate culinary concepts into scalable product specifications.
• Collaborate with QA, Operations, Procurement, and franchisees to manage timelines.
• Lead pilot trials, factory validations, and scale‑up processes.
• Manage global partnerships with external food partners for new platforms.

Skills

Food formulation

Supplier management

Project management

Analytical skills

Quality assurance

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science

Job description

Restaurant Brands International (Burger King APAC) is seeking an Innovation & Commercialization Manager to bridge culinary concepts with large-scale production across APAC markets.

The role requires a strong background in food science, 5+ years in product development, and proven supplier collaboration. Travel about 30% across the APAC region; 5‑day onsite work schedule in RBI facilities.