Research And Development Innovation Division Manager

About the Company

Sappe Public Company Limited

Responsibilities

• Research, experiment, and modify existing product formulations to improve product quality, increase variety, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in different countries.
• Study and analyze information related to new product requirements provided by the Brand and Innovation teams, including project objectives, concept frameworks, and specifications, to support accurate and customer-oriented product development.
• Gather and review manufacturing limitations and standards to integrate technical constraints into the product development process.
• Conduct research, trials, and testing of new products to ensure product safety and quality throughout shelf life, while aligning with the concept and requirements provided by Brand and Innovation functions.
• Prepare and compile documents related to nutritional registration, including necessary data for submission to the Thai FDA and other relevant authorities, such as Halal certification bodies.
• Prepare detailed product documentation, from raw material specifications to FDA registration numbers, to ensure all internal stakeholders have accurate and complete information for operational purposes.
• Support the trial production process in actual manufacturing conditions (test runs) to ensure smooth integration of new product lines into real-world production.
• Research and analyze alternative raw materials or backup sources to increase sourcing flexibility in case of raw material shortages and reduce production costs.
• Conduct research focused on manufacturing technology development aimed at modernizing production processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Over 5 years of experience in product development, R&D, or the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of product formulation, shelf-life testing, food safety, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Thai FDA, Halal, nutrition labeling).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production constraints in real plant environments.
• Experience in sourcing raw materials and evaluating alternative ingredients is a plus.
• Proficient in documentation preparation for regulatory submissions.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork (e.g., with Marketing, Regulatory, Production).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under time constraints.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Good command of English, especially in technical documentation, is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Work arrangement: Onsite
• Employment type: Full-time