Development Scientist

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 “technical” 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, Recruitment Partner

Mobile: +65 9297 9345 Book time to talk with me here.

EA No: 17S8637 Reg No: R1329451