Food R&D Manager – NPD / Product Innovation | Up to $8,000 | One-North
📍 Location: Buona Vista / One-North 🚇 Nearest MRT: One-North MRT 💰 Salary: Up to $8,000/month 🕘 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm 💼 Focus: Food R&D | Product Innovation | Food Technology | NPD About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Food R&D Manager / Assistant Manager to lead food innovation and product development across nutritional and future food concepts. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on R&D leader to drive new product development, formulation, commercialisation and production scale-up , while shaping future food innovation in health and nutrition . Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Food Technologists / R&D researchers in product and process development.
Drive new product innovation from concept development and formulation through testing, commercialisation and production scale-up.
Develop innovative food concepts based on consumer needs, market trends and health & nutrition developments .
Lead cross-functional projects covering bakery, confectionery, dairy and culinary applications .
Develop and optimise formulations using key ingredients including flour, oils & fats, and proteins .
Manage food R&D projects from initiation, planning and development through technology transfer .
Work closely with scientists, production teams and industry partners to provide technical expertise and solutions .
Evaluate and improve existing products and processes to enhance quality, functionality, productivity and commercial potential .
Provide technical guidance and support to junior researchers while strengthening the team's food technology capabilities .
Contribute technical and commercial insights to support future R&D and innovation strategies .
Requirements Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline .
Minimum 5 years of food R&D / product development experience , preferably within bakery, confectionery, dairy or culinary industries.
At least 5 years of R&D supervisory or equivalent experience , with exposure to leading cross-disciplinary teams.
Proven track record in product innovation and commercialisation , from laboratory formulation to production-scale technology transfer.
Strong hands-on knowledge of food ingredients and applications , particularly flour, oils & fats and proteins.
Experience developing innovative concepts such as gluten-free, reduced-sugar, plant-based or protein-enriched products will be advantageous.
Strong project management skills with experience leading multiple food innovation / NPD projects .
Commercially minded with the ability to connect technical innovation with business opportunities .
Strong leadership, communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Able to make sound technical decisions based on scientific principles and effectively influence stakeholders.
Why Join? 🌱 Work on future food and health & nutrition innovation
🧪 Lead exciting Food R&D and product development projects
📈 Own the journey from concept to commercialisation
👥 Lead and develop a team of Food Technologists
🌏 Opportunity to contribute to broader food innovation strategies
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9.00am–6.00pm
💰 Up to $8,000/month
📩 Apply Now! Send your updated resume in MS Word format to: vanessa.chua@crew.sg Please include: Current & Expected Salary
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Vanessa Chua Peng Teng (R25158315) Recruitment Consultant CREW by HRnet | HRnet Ventures Pte Ltd EA Licence No.: 24C2435