R&D Team Lead

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the research and development function, covering product innovation, reformulation, cost optimization, technical capability building, and cross-functional support. Ensures projects are delivered on time and aligned with regional/global strategies to meet business, quality, and consumer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of new products: ideation, formulation, trials, validation, and commercialization
• Conduct benchmarking, sensory evaluation, and competitive analysis to ensure product superiority
• Prepare and approve R&D documentation (PTR, specs, BOM, NPD files, SAP data, regulatory requirements)
• Drive value engineering and productivity projects (ingredient substitution, process optimization, packaging improvements)
• Lead reformulation initiatives for quality improvement and business continuity (material volatility, supply issues)
• Support procurement with supplier technical assessment and onboarding for new/alternative raw materials
• Coach, mentor, and develop R&D team members (sensory, formulation, process, documentation)
• Establish and strengthen sensory capability, including screening, panelist training, and evaluation standards
• Oversee laboratory readiness, including equipment calibration, pilot-scale capability, OPEX/CAPEX planning, and digital tools
• Work closely with Marketing, QA, Production, SCM, and Procurement to ensure successful implementation of projects
• Support consumer tests, validation studies, and quality/safety requirements in coordination with all departments
• Ensure formulations, raw materials, and processes meet regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies
• Work with QA and regulatory teams to validate labeling, claims, specs, and market compliance
• Support line trials, process capability checks, and commercialization readiness assessments

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of R&D experience in FMCG industry
• Strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills
• Good communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Working Time:

8:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Monday ~ Friday

Saturday & Sunday closed

Job Benefits:

Ferry provided

Employer details:

Industry Leading Food Manufacturing Company

Salary:

3,000,000 MMK

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