Job title: R&D Director (Bakery & Beverage)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG
Salary type: Monthly
Location: Bangkok
Job published: 20/10/2025
Job ID: 53588

Job Description

Lead product development and R&D teams for Bakery & Beverage Division, ensuring high-quality, creative, and manufacturable products. Collaborate with QA, Production, and Leadership, and address challenges in flavor, texture, quality, and production process.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage R&D teams for bakery and beverage products.
  • Check and approve ingredients, product recipes, and taste tests for all new items.
  • Work closely with QA, QC, Production, Strategy, Cost Control, and Management teams to make sure new ideas fit business goals.
  • Help solve product issues and improve texture, flavor, stability, and production process.
  • Encourage the team to be creative and try new ideas while keeping products practical and realistic.
  • Make sure all products meet high quality and taste standards.
  • Set clear direction for new R&D projects, new ingredient use, and product innovation.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s in Food Science or related field.
  • 10+ years in product development with strong formulation and sensory expertise.
  • Strong track record in managing multi-specialty R&D group
  • Good in solving formulation and process challenges.
  • Proficiency in tasting, evaluating, and improving flavors and textures.
  • Creative and logical, linking science, design, and market needs.
  • Collaborative and effective with cross-functional teams and management.
  • Passionate about quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Good command in English