Research & Development Manager (Coffee))

About your role

• To take responsibility to manage NPD, Renewal product development including Change project to meet project concept, consumer needed, quality assurance, regulation, timeline and target cost.
• To collaborate with relevant functions (Marketing, SCM, QA, Production, Other Region R&D, OEM, etc.) to move NPD project on time.
• From technical point of view, discuss concept within team, identify technical challenges and provide solutions with the support from supervisors or by himself/herself.
• To generate idea creation from R&D to move for NPD project pipeline

What You'll Do

Formula development for NPD/ Reformulation

• Develop NPD based on the understanding, and alignment of target consumer/occasion, consumer needs, target benefit, target cost, and timeline including key milestone with NPD team
• Assess all technical risks through feasibility study and provide technical solutions by collaboration with cross function team such as NPC, QA, Production, Eng, etc.
• Evaluate/ confirm no technical issue including product stability and safety, micro, and IP infringement
• Review documents for commercialization such as ISQ, PI/PS, Stability report including analysis result report, Document to support FDA registration, etc.
• Create uniqueness value and concept and make unique formula. 

General Role

• Accumulate knowledge/ learning in the area of product development/ raw material/ technical issues, etc.
• Transfer knowledge of all new or modified processes and product improvement to QA, production, and relevant department to ensure that products produced meet customer requirement
• Control data keeping system to ensure its well-documented and easy to reference.
• Follow company policy and all implemented standard system
• Manage assistant manager and decide role & responsibility with him or her.
• Proactively participate MTP discussion and consider PD strategy with Director  

What's in it for you

• Master degree or Bachelor degree of food science and technology or related field
• Min 7 years’ experience in R&D of experience in Product Development / NPD / R&D within FMCG or beverage/food industry.
• Hands-on experience in:

  • New Product Development (NPD) and reformulation/renewal projects
  • Managing projects from concept to commercialization
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, SCM, QA, Production, Engineering, OEMs, and overseas R&D teams.
• Experience in people management or project leadership (especially managing Assistant Manager level) is preferred.
• Interested in coffee products and idea creation activity

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.