Senior Manager, Health Enrichment Innovation Commercialization

Who We Are

Suntory Beverage & Food strives to be the most locally beloved beverage company in every market we serve. Guided by our founding principles of "Growing for Good," "Yatte Minahare" (the spirit of bold ambition), and "Giving Back to Society", we pursue sustainable growth, bold innovation, and meaningful social impact. Across the Asia Pacific region, we proudly offer trusted brands including Ribena®, Lucozade Sport™, BRAND'S® Essence of Chicken, Tea+, BOSS Coffee, V Energy - delivering quality products that honor our commitment to harmony with people and nature.

About your role

As the Senior Manager of the Innovation Commercialization Office (ICO), you will play a critical role in supporting Health Enrichment innovation and Commercialization agenda across all Business Units (BUs) where Suntory Beverage and Food Health Enrichment offices are located. Your primary responsibility is to accelerate business growth by enabling rapid development and flawless execution of innovation initiatives. You will be accountable for managing the end-to-end project management, ensuring that cross-functional teams are aligned and equipped to deliver high-quality product launches. This role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and operational excellence to support the commercialization of new products and continuous improvement of innovation practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end project management for innovation initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Region, BU, and Head Office.
• Manage scope, timelines, cost, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure resource availability and escalate issues or delays as needed.
• Provide impartial project updates to stakeholders for decision-making.
• Monitor documentation to ensure compliance with innovation protocols.
• Facilitate bi-weekly/weekly cross-functional team meetings.
• Conduct post-launch reviews and support marketing in assessing project success.
• Engage New Product Development (NPD) stakeholders to identify best practices and improve stage gate processes.
• Align innovation efforts with broader business processes.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to lead high-impact innovation projects across diverse markets.
• Exposure to regional and global stakeholders.
• Be part of a dynamic team driving Suntory’s growth through bold innovation.
• Influence the future of product development and commercialization.

What You need to be successful

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or above in Science, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain or R&D with exposure to new product development.

Functional Skills
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Creative problem-solving and logical thinking.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Behavioral Skills
Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Positive mindset and ability to inspire teams.
Open-mindedness and adaptability.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Willingness to travel.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.