R&D Manager

Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1) or Master's Degree (S2) in Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Minimum 5+ years of proven R&D experience within the dietary supplement, sports nutrition, nutraceutical, or functional food industry.

2-3 years of managerial experience in R&D, managing sub-functional R&D teams and multi-product pipelines.

Strong understanding of BPOM regulations, Halal certification workflows, GMP/HACCP guidelines, and raw material supplier networks.

Must be an active gym-goer or regular fitness enthusiast who personally understands workout routines, training intensity, and athletic goals.

Consumes sports nutrition products regularly (e.g., whey isolate, creatine, EAAs/BCAAs, pre-workouts) and lives the lifestyle of the end-consumer.

Deep familiarity with local and international supplement brands, active ingredient profiles, macros, and cost-per-serving dynamics for ongoing market research and product benchmarking.

Active, floor-level investigator who directly conducts lab trials, troubleshoots sensory/solubility issues, and resolves formulation challenges rather than delegating technical execution to staff.

Demonstrates a strong track record of driving measurable business impact (quantifiable COGS reductions and yield improvements) while actively structuring, mentoring, and promoting team members within an R&D unit.

Professional fluency in English for technical documentation and vendor negotiations.