Part B: Responsibilities and Duties
- Take charge of the product development cycle (end to end) activities including branding concept development, feasibility analysis, scope definition, cost estimating, specification and drawing development, prototype evaluation, productrisk/hazard review, vendorevaluation, resource allocation, development of manufacturing options, transition and pre-commercialization testing, and implementation of technical solutions across relevant technical platforms (e.g. blends, flavours, etc)
- Provide technical productknowledge and supportnew blends, processes, vendors, and trade suppliers to product completion and document / research reports etc.
- Drive continuous process improvement through the ability to recognize unnecessary complexities and process gaps, and proactively drive implementation of strategies to execute effective solutions.
- Communicatewith business unitsin identify objectives, requirements and formulate options
- Monitor and oversee timelines for all projects by proper documenting and maintaining records on progression stages, phases of projects and their timeline to completion and delivering of finished products
- Provide technical advisory and consultancy on technology roadmap and product strategies
- Contribute and implement R&D programs, policies, and procedures required to support profitable growth and innovation programs.
- Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders (regulatory, IP, operations, marketing, sales, customers, vendors etc.) to ensure development programs meet regulatory and customer requirements.
- Provide updates to senior management team of design/development progress and issues.
- Develop department budgetestimates for teamheadcount, discretionary and consultants.
- Resource the delivery of the Innovation and Sustaining portfolios aligned with Companystrategy and assure the technical robustness of that work product.
- Lead and execute continuous improvement in department processes and procedures to increase organizational performance and velocity of development while assuring products of the highest performance and quality standards.
- Drive a cultureof commitments and technical excellence across all R&D& innovation activities.
- Partner and buildrelationships with crossfunctional leaders.
- Participatein and/or assignappropriate resources for business development activities.
- Demonstratecontinuous improvement mindset with overview and analytical capabilities.
- Any other ad-hoctasks by assigned by the SeniorManagement
Part C: Qualifications & Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills, Knowledge, Etc)
- Master/Bachelor&aposs Degree in Chemical/Industrial, Engineering, Supply Chain, Food Science, Material Science or related discipline
- At least 6-10 years of related experience in product and/or process development in taste related FMCG industry
- Knowledge across the whole process of developing products from the conceptual phase to implementation and production
- Beneficial to understand the roles of Marketing, brands, regulatory approval, production, and launch/business understanding within the entire product lifecycle value chain as it applies to FMCG products
Part D: Specific Requirements (Mandatory for the role)(not the samewith Part C)
- Demonstratesproven track recordof management, Technical, Product and Process Expertise, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of Sensory evaluation principles, interpretation of results and application opportunities
- Able to translate technical expertise within own area to alternative applications
- Proficientin Microsoft Officeapplications, knowledge as end userin ERP/SAP and ability to learn application specific software for Product Data Management (PDM). GMP etc is a plus.
- Able to drivecollaborative efforts cross-functionally withexcellent project management, time management, team collaboration, and organizational skills
- Able to workand thrive in an environment of uncertainty and quickly adaptto change
- Prior experience withconsumer product development within a regulated environment (food, tobacco, medicines, etc)
- Excellent level of liaison skillsand ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- Good team-work skillsactively involve colleagues across the business, builds the benefits of collaborative working.
- High sense of proactivity, an innovative thinker, ability to provides speedy solutions and hands on.
- Ambitious and resultsoriented
- Willing and able to travel and relocate if required
Part E: Others(if any)
- Working Location: Singapore, headquarters
- 5 working daysper week
- Remunerationcommensurate with relevant working experience andsimilar trade / knowledge
- Leave, medical, Dentalbenefits, and Groupinsurance.
- Flexible Working TimePolicy
