Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited recruitment for a Research and Development Officer

The duties of the R&D Executive include:

  • Managing the end to end development process from concept to launch, ensuring complete visibility and traceability of work, this involves:
  • Horizon scanning for innovative ingredients and technologies.
  • Modifying existing products and processes and developing new ones.
  • Working on packaging innovation and technology.
  • Work within the budgetary constraints set for projects.
  • Project categories will range from minor (e.g. product extension, Ingredients change) to major (e.g. disruptive innovation projects or creating new categories).
  • Coordinating within Cross-functional teams (CFT) to ensure delivery as per agreed timelines.
  • Timely & Appropriate inputs for successfully resolving process / product issues at manufacturing locations.
  • Selecting raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers.
  • Continuous quality improvement and cost reduction exercises for existing products.
  • Coordinating launches of new products or running trials alongside/together with product development.
  • Dealing with any customer complaint investigations or product issues.
  • Compiling / checking / approving product specifications and labeling.
Requirements
  • A Graduate / Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or Biochemistry.
  • Creative product development experience (related to Home & Personal Care products) and able to demonstrate a thorough understanding on formulation strategies and manufacturing technologies.
  • Excellent project management, communication and presentation skills.
  • Good understanding of ingredients and processes.
  • Good understanding of packaging and its interactions with product and acceptance through shelf life.
  • At least 3 years of experience of leading new product development projects from concept to test and final implementation.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with a Cover Letter as the body of the email to: careers@sevenup.org with the "Job title" as subject of the email

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