New Product Development Head, Nutrition

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept creation to commercialization.
• Drive innovation initiatives and develop differentiated products aligned with consumer needs and market opportunities.
• Evaluate and identify emerging ingredient trends, formulations, technologies, and product concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products that support business objectives.
• Manage product feasibility assessments, development timelines, and project execution.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and execute mid- to long-term product development strategies.
• Support the achievement of business goals through effective planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence.

Supplier & OEM/ODM Management

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with domestic and international OEM/ODM manufacturers.
• Lead vendor selection, development, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
• Ensure product quality, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with external partners on formulation development, technology transfer, and product optimization.

Market Trend & Resource Integration

• Monitor industry developments, consumer behavior, and ingredient innovations within the health supplement and beauty care sectors.
• Integrate internal and external resources to create innovative business opportunities.
• Identify emerging market trends and translate insights into new product initiatives.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing product development team.
• Build organizational capabilities and strengthen technical expertise within the team.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Food Science, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience within the FMCG industry, preferably in health supplements, nutraceuticals, or beauty care products.
• Proven experience in product development, innovation management, and new product commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, formulations, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Extensive experience working with OEM/ODM manufacturers and third-party development partners.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and product innovation.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong people management and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and business sensitivity.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership presence and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership and accountability.