Product Development Executive

The Origin Foods is seeking a driven and commercially minded Product Development Executive to lead innovation for our B2B OEM/ODM health supplement manufacturing business.

This role bridges customer needs, market opportunities, scientific formulation, and commercial execution. You will develop tailored product concepts and guide them from initial brief through technical validation and commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative product concepts based on customer requirements, target market needs, and industry trends.
• Design product formulations by selecting suitable active ingredients and recommending dosage levels based on scientific evidence, regulatory requirements, intended applications, and product claims.
• Source and evaluate raw materials and ingredient suppliers.
• Assess ingredient compatibility, functionality, stability, commercial viability, and cost competitiveness.
• Prepare product specifications, concept proposals, formulation briefs, and supporting technical documentation for internal review and customer presentation.
• Partner with the Business Development team to recommend products and deliver customised OEM/ODM solutions for B2B customers.
• Work closely with R&D to refine formulations, conduct trials, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful product commercialisation.
• Coordinate new product development projects from concept through technical validation, production trials, and commercial launch.
• Monitor emerging ingredients, technologies, consumer trends, and scientific research to identify innovation opportunities.
• Ensure products and proposed claims align with applicable food safety, quality, halal, labelling, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in product development, R&D, formulation, technical sales, or OEM/ODM manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, product formulation, dosage rationale, product claims, and regulatory considerations.
• Commercial awareness, including costing, supplier evaluation, and market positioning.
• Excellent project coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple customer projects independently while collaborating effectively across Business Development, R&D, Production, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Halal requirements, and food regulations will be an advantage.