APAC Technical Services & Innovation Lead

Lesaffre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre is seeking an Application Center Manager to lead the APAC team, providing technical support and shaping market-driven solutions. You will work with cross-functional groups to launch new concepts and manage the regional product portfolio while pioneering innovative application ideas aligned with APAC tastes.

The role requires 8+ years in technical/R&D within food ingredients, strong sensory evaluation skills, and proven people leadership. Travel across the APAC region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field such as Food Science.
• Experience in technical/innovation/R&D for B2B food ingredients (8+ years).
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation and CRM; team management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Application Center team and provide technical support for market needs.
• Develop new application concepts and manage regional product portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales, Global Culinary Center, Innovation and Industrialization teams.
• Plan trainings for distributors and support programs across APAC.
• Mentor food technologists and build technical capabilities within the team.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Team management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Food Science

Job description

Lesaffre is seeking an Application Center Manager to lead the APAC team, providing technical support and shaping market-driven solutions. You will work with cross-functional groups to launch new concepts and manage the regional product portfolio while pioneering innovative application ideas aligned with APAC tastes.

The role requires 8+ years in technical/R&D within food ingredients, strong sensory evaluation skills, and proven people leadership. Travel across the APAC region is expected.