R&D Manager - FMCG

Drive product innovation and development for specialised nutrition across Southeast Asia.
Your new company
Our client is a global leader in the food and nutrition industry, renowned for its commitment to health-focused innovation and sustainable practices. With a strong presence across Southeast Asia, the company is expanding its specialised nutrition portfolio to meet evolving consumer needs. This is a hybrid role based in Samutprakan, Thailand.

Your new role
You will lead new product development and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with cost optimisation, regulatory standards, and consumer insights. The role involves hands-on lab work, sensory evaluations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams across SEA. You’ll also support commercialisation efforts, FDA registration, and technical troubleshooting, while contributing to quality systems and team capability development.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Bachelor’s or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in food or nutritional product development
  • Strong project management and prioritisation skills
  • Proficient in sensory evaluation
  • Hands-on lab instrument handling (mixing/packing)

What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact team in a growing organisation
  • Career development in a dynamic and innovative environment

What you need to do now
Click "apply now" if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on the other opportunities in Manufacturing & Supply Chain, please contact Kongphob (Kong) at Hays Recruitment Thailand on 02 460 6195 or email kongphob.wongprathanchai@hays.co.th.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Samut Prakan
Specialism
Supply Chain
Ref:
1280534

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kongphob Wongprathanchai, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Bangkok
No. 8 T-One Building, 22nd Floor, Unit 2202,, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Sub-district,

Telephone: 02 460 6195