Vallée Executive Search Hiring! Full Time Regional Technical Manager, APAC, Savoury Food Ingredients in - Ricebowl

ABOUT THE CLIENT

On behalf of an international savory food ingredients company, which established its Research & Development center in Singapore in the 2000s, we are seeking a Technical Manager to drive product innovation and growth across the APAC market.

The successful candidate will lead a team of food technologists, combining R&D leadership with hands-on support to commercial teams and distributors across the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• R&D Strategy: Develop and execute R&D strategies to drive product innovation and expansion in APAC, informed by market trends, competitor activity and regulatory changes.
• Product Development: Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and develop new product concepts, validated through market and consumer studies.
• Product Launches: Lead launches end to end, from formulation development and sensory evaluation to scale-up production.
• Technical Support: Train distributors and provide technical support and product knowledge across the region.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of food technologists, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, quality assurance protocols and food safety requirements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in food R&D or application development, ideally within a food ingredients company.
• Project Exposure: Proven experience on both QSR and ready meals projects.
• Leadership: At least 3 years managing a team of food technologists or scientists.
• Core Capabilities: Proven track record in formulation, sensory evaluation, scale-up and product launches.
• Market Knowledge: Good understanding of APAC consumer trends and food regulations.
• Profile: Innovative, customer-oriented and comfortable supporting commercial teams and distributors.
• Education: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field; a Master's or PhD is an advantage.
• Languages: Business fluency in English is required.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.