Head Of R&D (Dairy)

An attractive Head of R&D (Dairy) job with managerial opportunities has just become available at a dairy FMCG industry based in Jakarta.

About The Head Of R&D (Dairy) Role

In this business critical role you will be responsible for defining the broad product development strategy, delivering the highest quality service and highly innovative products. You will also take the lead providing direction to all R&D-related activities, including developing and launching new products, new packaging and/or new flavours that have resonated with the Indonesian market.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to projects, manufacturing support and troubleshooting for existing formulation and process
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with internal team and external parties while meeting regulations compliance and company policies
• Analyse data and maintain good documentation of all phases and regulations related to research and development
• Develop and validate formulations and production process development by researching and evaluating raw materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment
• Design and conduct shelf-life studies, and provide technical justifications for the shelf-life
• Collaborate with internal and external parties for plant trials, scaling up, and commercial production
• Understand customer and stakeholder expectations to release a new product
• Develop concepts, plan, execute and monitor product development projects including sensory, technology transfers to commercial productions

To succeed in this role, you must be able to articulate strategy to R&D and operational teams and take the lead in driving the new product initiatives.

Key Requirements

• A deep understanding of consumer trends and preferences in the Indonesian dairy FMCG market
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to translate market insights into innovative product concepts while maintaining a data-driven approach to decision-making and strong project management skills to deliver results in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Proven track record of developing and launching new products, new packaging and/or new flavours that have resonated with the Indonesian market
• 12 or more years of experience in R&D FMCG company with a focus on dairy formulations (Milk/UHT/Yoghurt) and flavor innovation in the dairy industry
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. Additional certifications or specialised training in dairy/yogurt formulation and flavor development are highly desirable
• In-depth understanding of dairy product development, including yogurt processing, ingredients, and quality control. Motivated individual who regularly stays informed with the latest manufacturing/formulation/flavour/packaging technology, familiar with local and international regulations and standards related to dairy products, and able to collaborate closely with other departments, such as manufacturing, marketing, quality control and finance

This leading FMCG company has an outstanding international reputation in its field and great value is placed on training and development. This is a great brand to join at an exciting time in their development.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Head of R&D (Dairy) job.

Apply today or contact me to discuss this new opportunity.