Product Innovation (Assistant Manager)

We are looking for a passionate and business-oriented Product Innovation (Assistant Manager) to lead the development of innovative and competitive products that align with our business strategy and consumer needs.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new product opportunities, managing the end-to-end product development process, and ensuring each innovation delivers strong consumer value and business potential. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into commercially viable products, from concept development to successful market launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the product innovation pipeline based on business strategy, brand direction, consumer insights, and market opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for new product development, product improvement, reformulation, product extension, and portfolio optimization.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and product evaluation to assess market potential and identify relevant product opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end product development processes, from ideation, concept development, product brief, feasibility assessment, product testing, and validation to commercialization.
• Develop product business cases, including product costing, pricing strategy, margin analysis, investment requirements, and commercial feasibility.
• Manage innovation projects by establishing priorities, timelines, milestones, resources, and project deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Product & Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and external manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate product trials, sensory evaluations, consumer feedback, and product improvements to ensure product quality and market relevance.
• Monitor product performance after launch and identify opportunities for further improvement based on sales performance, profitability, and consumer feedback.
• Prepare innovation reports, project updates, and performance dashboards to support management decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to ensure effective project execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Business, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Product Development, R&D, Product Management, Innovation, Brand/Product, or related functions, preferably in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, Supplement, or Consumer Goods industries.
• At least 1 year of experience in leading projects or managing a team.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end product development process, from ideation and concept development to product testing and commercialization.
• Good knowledge of market research, consumer insights, competitor analysis, and product portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of product costing, COGS, pricing, margin analysis, and business case development.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring project timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Strong analytical thinking, commercial judgment, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Good command of English, particularly in understanding technical documents and product-related references.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines product innovation, analytical thinking, and business acumen. Someone who can translate consumer needs and market opportunities into meaningful product innovations while ensuring every development project is technically feasible, commercially viable, and aligned with business objectives.