Job Description

Product Development Scientist, Wet Petfood

Location: Singapore

Company: R&D Center

Singapore Type of contract: Permanent

A fantastic job opportunity with a global FMCG company specialized in human and animal nutrition.

Position Summary

• Provide product/process expertise and assistance within the Center and externally (e.g., with Marketing, Manufacturing, Divisional Engineering, Technical Applications, other R&D centers, vendors, etc) as required on a wide variety of projects
• Plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and experiments (bench-top, pilot plant, and factory scale) as required to deliver the process and product development projects that meet the requirements of the client companies and GSBU and are delivered in a timely manner
• Function as a project team leader as assigned. Required activities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing effective project leadership for the projects assigned
• Fulfilling all requirements of the Product Development Process and I2L regarding deliverables for each phase
• Complete all required documentation and project reporting in a timely manner
• Adherence to Company policy on protection of patent rights and intellectual property
• Ensuring all appropriate documents and project records are filed in the Central Project Files, whether paper or electronic
• Participate and contribute as a member of a cross-functional team. Actively drive product and process conceptualization, development and scale-up. Interface on a project implementation team by assisting with hand-off from development to start-up and providing operational training as required.
• Provide \xe2\x80\x9ctechnical\xe2\x80\x9d training as required to operating company personnel
• Effectively communicate results through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation and reports
• Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures
• Align with other R&D sites and Zone Application Groups as needed.
• Travel as necessary
• Practice safety in the work area. Engage in and execute the safety practices of the organization.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop the core competence in all areas of product development
• Possess a recognized expertise and keep current in technical disciplines
• Propose projects utilizing technical innovations that may be applicable to the company business strategy
• Understanding the needs of the markets and operations, generating new innovative product and process ideas
• Continue development of project leadership skills. Engage in networking with key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors and counterparts at other operations by encouraging frequent informal communication
• Training of personnel from regional business units and within the R&D Network as required
• Additional duties as assigned

What Will Make You Successful

• B.S. in Science or Engineering, MSc or PHD Food Science, Animal Science, Engineering, Nutrtion preferred
• A minimum of 5 years\' R&D experience, preferably in food or pet food category
• Project Management experience in competitive and complex environment
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities
• Excellent product development skills including strong ingredient knowledge and a solid understanding of nutrition and unit processes
• Good consumer understanding and stays abreast of consumer and competitor trends, experience with customer tests
• Manufacturing quality, process and lean manufacturing principle
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and drive business decisions

For more details please contact

Sarka LLORENS CINKOVA \xe8\xbe\x9b\xe8\x8e\x8e

Recruitment Partner - Food Tech & Nutrition Science - APAC

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EA No: 17S8637 Reg No: R1329451

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