Global Fat & Ingredient Innovation Director

BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Cocoa Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior leader to drive a global innovation program for ingredients used in coating, filling and beverages, with a dedicated focus on fats.

You will oversee the fat portfolio and guide cross-functional teams across regions to deliver strategic projects. The role also includes managing the Compound Science Lab in the Global Innovation Center in Singapore, reporting to the VP, Cacao Coating CoE and R&D AMEA.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD level in a Science or Engineering discipline (preferably Food Science & Technology).
• At least 10 years in a relevant role and at least 6 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead global innovation program on ingredients for coating, filling & beverage (20%).
• Formulate strategy to drive growth of the global program in this category.
• Engage leadership across functions to secure support for the program.
• Plan and manage resources to deliver the innovation program.
• Lead global fat portfolio management and support product innovation worldwide (30%).
• Head a team of product experts to deliver projects on time and with quality (30%).
• Oversee Compound Science Lab and Sensory Lab operations at the Global Innovation Center in Singapore (20%).

Skills

Fat expertise

Product development

Coating & filling

English fluency

Education

Master or PhD in Science/Engineering

Job description

Barry Callebaut Cocoa Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior leader to drive a global innovation program for ingredients used in coating, filling and beverages, with a dedicated focus on fats.

You will oversee the fat portfolio and guide cross-functional teams across regions to deliver strategic projects. The role also includes managing the Compound Science Lab in the Global Innovation Center in Singapore, reporting to the VP, Cacao Coating CoE and R&D AMEA.