R&D MANAGER

1. R&D Strategy & Product

Planning

Develop and implement annual and long-term R&D

strategies focusing on braised food, ready-to-eat snacks, and

healthy product innovations.

Analyze consumer

preferences and market trends in Singapore and Asia to guide

product innovation.

Manage R&D budgets,

resources, and project

roadmaps.

2.

Product & Process

Development

Lead new recipe, product (e.g., braised snacks,

ready-to-eat packs, low-sugar / low-fat options), and process

development projects.

Oversee the full product

development cycle : recipe formulation, lab trials, sensory

evaluation, and pilot production.

Continuously

optimize existing products to improve taste, consistency, shelf

life, and cost

efficiency.

3.

Team & Project

Management

Lead and mentor the R&D team, including food

technologists, lab assistants, and quality specialists.

Assign tasks, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery

of R&D projects within budget.

Foster a

culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous

improvement.

4.

Quality &

Compliance

Ensure R&D activities comply with Singapore Food

Agency (SFA) regulations, Nutri-Grade labelling requirements, and

company standards.

Collaborate with QA / QC

teams to conduct microbiological, safety, and sensory

testing.

Oversee proper lab practices,

equipment maintenance, and safety

procedures.

5.

Cross-Functional

Collaboration

Work closely with production to ensure scalability and

feasibility of new recipes.

Partner with

marketing and sales teams to align new product launches with market

positioning.

Collaborate with suppliers

(ingredients, spices, packaging) to source innovative and

cost-effective

solutions.

6.

Documentation & Intellectual

Property

Maintain accurate R&D records, recipe manuals, SOPs,

and test reports.

Protect intellectual

property through patents, trademarks, or trade secret management

where

applicable.

7.

Reporting & Business

Insights

Provide regular updates on R&D progress, project

results, and product performance to senior management.

Recommend strategies for new product lines, healthier

food options, and packaging innovations.

Monitor competitor products and emerging food

technologies to keep Juewei ahead in the

market.