Senior FMCG Product Innovation Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Comprehensive benefits package

International R&D initiatives

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Product Developer to drive FMCG product innovation from concept through to market launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, design prototypes, perform sensory evaluations, and optimize recipes for taste, texture, and shelf-life.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Food Science or related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with relocation to the Sandton area. State-of-the-art labs and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5-7 years of FMCG product development experience.
• Proven track record of launching new products.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry and processing technologies.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and innovation of new FMCG products from concept to market.
• Formulate prototypes, conduct sensory evaluations, optimize recipes.
• Collaborate with marketing to translate consumer needs into concepts.
• Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up for manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Work with packaging to ensure product integrity and presentation.

Skills

Excellent project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Sensory evaluation

Education

Master's or PhD in Food Science / Chemistry / related field

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Product Developer to drive FMCG product innovation from concept through to market launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, design prototypes, perform sensory evaluations, and optimize recipes for taste, texture, and shelf-life.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Food Science or related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with relocation to the Sandton area. State-of-the-art labs and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.