R&D MANAGER - Islandwide, SG

Roles & Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

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Recipes

Trademarks

Product Innovation

Budgets

Ingredients

Scalability

Strategy

Equipment Maintenance

Compliance

Project Management

Intellectual Property

Trials

Packaging

Recipe Formulation

Product Development

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