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Research & Development Assistant Manager

Requisition ID:  11204

About your role

Manage and drive NPD, renewal, and change projects by ensuring alignment with consumer needs, quality and regulatory standards, timelines, and target costs. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth project execution, provide technical guidance by identifying challenges and proposing solutions, and contribute to idea generation to strengthen the R&D innovation pipeline.

What You'll Do

Formula Development for NPD/Reformulation

  • Lead NPD and reformulation projects based on a clear understanding of target consumer, usage occasion, consumer needs, product benefits, target cost, and agreed timeline with key milestones together with the NPD team.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to assess technical risks and propose solutions in collaboration with cross‑functional teams (NPC, QA, Production, Engineering, etc.).
  • Ensure products have no technical issues, including stability, safety, microbiological concerns, or IP infringement.
  • Review and validate all documents required for commercialization, such as ISQ, SPF/SPI, stability reports, analytical results, and documents supporting FDA registration.

General Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain knowledge related to product development, raw materials, and technical issue resolution.
  • Transfer knowledge on new or revised processes and product improvements to QA, Production, and other relevant teams to ensure products consistently meet customer requirements.
  • Maintain an effective data‑keeping system to ensure documentation is complete, organized, and easy to retrieve.
  • Comply with company policies and all implemented standards and systems.

What You need to be successful

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related fields

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product research and development, preferably in the food or beverage industry

  • Strong knowledge in sensory evaluation, shelf-life studies, and product quality assessment

  • Excellent coordination and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams including QA, Production, SCM, Marketing, and regional R&D

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic laboratory equipment/tools

  • Good command of English, both written and spoken

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.

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