R&D Assistant Manager (Nutrition category)

at  POKKA PTE LTD

Job summary:

• Lead and provide support to team members so that they can achieve maximum performance.
• To initiate and lead the development of new product innovation derived from global consumer awareness trends, new technical information, or regulatory change opportunities.
• To understand and use nutritional or functional ingredients and develop new innovative products in health and wellness space.
• To lead collaborations with external parties like research institutes, suppliers and other departments for creating health and wellness products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in development new products. In particular, experience with functional foods is desirable
• Experience in product formulation, factory processing & production, food regulation, raw materials sourcing, communicating with local government bodies.
• Leading R&D team or members and challenging innovative project with collaboration of 3rd parties.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand scientific articles on nutritional or health functions and be able to design functional food formulations using the data contained therein.
• Possess basic knowledge of food processing and be able to discuss on equal terms with manufacture and QC departments.
• Knowledge of basic marketing, such as 3C, 4P or STP, and the skills to develop planning proposals.
• Project management skill against risk, timeline, workforce and negotiation.
• Knowledge and understanding of food regulations in Singapore and Malaysia. Basic knowledge of other countries is desirable.
• Able to start work immediately or at short notice would be preferred
  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted