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COCO INVESTMENTS PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Product Development Manager in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 10,000 - Ricebowl
Product Development Manager
COCO INVESTMENTS PTE. LTD.
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Lead the development of strategic technology platforms and innovation capabilities that support long-term business growth and competitive advantage
Identify, assess and develop emerging technologies, ingredients and scientific advancements, from concept through proof-of-concept and laboratory validation.
Establish and lead the R&D Center of Excellence by providing technical leadership, setting standards and building capabilities across Singapore and Vietnam R&D teams in the region.
Build and manage strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, startups, suppliers and external innovation partners to accelerate research and innovation.
Drive technology transfer, scale-up and commercialization by partnering with Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations teams.
Lead customer co-creation initiatives with strategic B2B customers, facilitating innovation workshops, technical engagements and collaborative development projects to generate customer-centric solutions and growth opportunities.
Support customer visits, innovation showcases, technical presentations and external stakeholder engagements, representing the Singapore Innovation Center as a Global innovation hub.
Contribute to the company's innovation strategy, portfolio development, intellectual property generation and technology investment decisions aligned with future business priorities.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's / Master's Degree or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
At least 5 years of experience in food, beverage, ingredient, or related R&D environments.
Strong experience in technology development, applied research, and innovation management
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and cross-functional projects.
Experience collaborating with universities, research institutes, and external innovation partners.
Experience in technology transfer, commercialization, and scale-up activities.
Experience working directly with B2B customers in innovation, application development, technical service, or co-creation projects.
Experience facilitating customer workshops, technical presentations, and collaborative innovation programs.
Regional or international R&D experience is highly preferred
Strong leadership and influencing skills.
Strategic thinking and innovation mindset.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel within the region when required.
Ability to engage effectively with multinational customers, research partners, and cross-cultural teams.
Lead the development of strategic technology platforms and innovation capabilities that support long-term business growth and competitive advantage
Identify, assess and develop emerging technologies, ingredients and scientific advancements, from concept through proof-of-concept and laboratory validation.
Establish and lead the R&D Center of Excellence by providing technical leadership, setting standards and building capabilities across Singapore and Vietnam R&D teams in the region.
Build and manage strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, startups, suppliers and external innovation partners to accelerate research and innovation.
Drive technology transfer, scale-up and commercialization by partnering with Product Development, Manufacturing and Operations teams.
Lead customer co-creation initiatives with strategic B2B customers, facilitating innovation workshops, technical engagements and collaborative development projects to generate customer-centric solutions and growth opportunities.
Support customer visits, innovation showcases, technical presentations and external stakeholder engagements, representing the Singapore Innovation Center as a Global innovation hub.
Contribute to the company's innovation strategy, portfolio development, intellectual property generation and technology investment decisions aligned with future business priorities.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's / Master's Degree or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
At least 5 years of experience in food, beverage, ingredient, or related R&D environments.
Strong experience in technology development, applied research, and innovation management
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and cross-functional projects.
Experience collaborating with universities, research institutes, and external innovation partners.
Experience in technology transfer, commercialization, and scale-up activities.
Experience working directly with B2B customers in innovation, application development, technical service, or co-creation projects.
Experience facilitating customer workshops, technical presentations, and collaborative innovation programs.
Regional or international R&D experience is highly preferred
Strong leadership and influencing skills.
Strategic thinking and innovation mindset.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel within the region when required.
Ability to engage effectively with multinational customers, research partners, and cross-cultural teams.
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