Senior Product Developer, Noodles

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan seeks a Senior Product Developer to lead advanced product development and application initiatives around noodles, translating business opportunities into differentiated food solutions. The role requires deep flavour knowledge, formulation design, and regulatory alignment across APAC markets.

The successful candidate will act as a technical advisor to internal teams and customers, champion EH&S practices, and guide large-scale projects from concept through industrialization at customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in related discipline preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale product development programs with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product development lifecycle from concept to industrialization at customer sites.
• Design and implement tactical development plans aligned with objectives and briefs.
• Collaborate with Flavourists, marketing, sales, sensory, and flavour creation teams to meet regulatory, cost, and customer needs.
• Conduct formulation evaluations, interpret data, and guide decisions under ambiguous conditions.
• Coach junior developers and promote best practices in product quality and documentation.

Skills

Product development

Technical leadership

Food formulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Sensory evaluation

Education

B.S. in Food Science/related

Master's in Food Science/related

Ph.D. in Food Science/related

Job description

As the Senior Product Developer, you will lead advanced product development and application initiatives around noodles that translate business opportunities and customer needs into differentiated, technically robust food solutions. Apply deep knowledge of flavour technologies and formulation design to drive innovation and operational excellence across projects of significant scope and complexity. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal teams and customers, fostering collaboration, strengthening Givaudan's customer intimacy, and enhancing sensory experiences, while ensuring adherence to environmental health and safety (EH&S) standards.

Reporting to: Technical FC&A Director APAC

Core Responsibilities

Product Development

• Lead the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototype creation through industrialization at customer sites, ensuring alignment with Givaudan's portfolio architecture and technical standards.
• Design and implement tactical development plans that achieve broadly defined customer or business objectives, delivering successful outcomes for complex briefs.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Flavourists, marketing, sales, sensory, and flavour creation teams to develop innovative food and beverage solutions that meet regulatory requirements, cost objectives, and customer expectations.
• Conduct comprehensive formulation evaluations, interpreting data and performance results to recommend improvements and guide decision making under ambiguous conditions.
• Coach and advise junior developers, reinforcing best practices and promoting consistency in product quality, methodology, and documentation.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the main technical reference for product formulation and application within key categories or technologies, providing specialised guidance to internal teams and external partners.
• Autonomously lead large scale projects or multiple product programs, integrating diverse technical inputs and coordinating cross functional resources for successful execution.
• Exchange ideas across multiple areas, influencing others through technical expertise and data driven insights.
• Drive adoption of new tools and methodologies, supporting continuous improvement and capability building within the function.
• Evaluate and propose enhancements to laboratory and pilot plant operations, ensuring equipment and processes align with project needs and technology trends.

Food Experience

• Strengthen the sensory and overall food experience of Givaudan products through the intelligent integration of customer feedback, market insights, and sensory data.
• Champion the use of Givaudan's proprietary tools and technologies, demonstrating their value in product application and customer collaboration.
• Guide the technical community in preparing and presenting high\u001Equality prototypes and samples, showcasing flavour performance and sensory attributes during customer engagements.
• Direct internal teams in refining formulations based on sensory evaluation and market feedback, thereby improving quality, differentiation, and consumer appeal.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies, ensuring compliance and accountability among team members.
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of EH&S guidelines and protocols, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• be active member in the development and implementation of EH&S protocols, providing input based on practical experience and observations.
• Monitor and evaluate EH&S performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Academic Background

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or
• Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or
• Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology