Total 16 quality manager job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Malaysia

Income's Actuarial team has been at the forefront of digitisation, innovation, and embracing the future of work. As today's business problem becoming more complex and uncertain, we acknowledge the importance of being adaptable and open to learning in solving the right problem. We adopted agile and design-thinking principles in delivering our projects at work and play a key role in enabling the organization strategic goals.

We are looking for a GI & Group business pricing manager. This role will be an integral team member within the GI team in the Actuarial Department.

The primary job responsibilities include:

• Lead and drive collaboration with team members and business stakeholders to understand customer needs, devise innovative product proposition and help drive product prototyping & implementation
• Create pricing and monitoring framework to improve profitability of business, gather insights for pricing and analytics, strengthen technical pricing by tapping on data-driven insights using external and internal data sources
• Diverse pricing exposure to variety of Personal Lines and Group products across various distribution channels.
• Manage and lead business planning for GI & Group business
• This role will provide you the opportunity to lead a team within Actuarial and be exposed to Chief Actuary and Senior Management

Requirements:

• At least 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in General Insurance pricing actuarial function
• Good progress in actuarial exams, qualified actuaries preferred.
• Strong project management, excellent analytical and communication skills
• Experienced in people management, able to lead projects and provide training/coaching for direct reports
• Strong team player who is adaptable, open to a dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working

The Actuarial Distribution Compensation Manager will support the Pricing Lead in the following:

• Drive the compensation design that is vital to grow Income distribution footprint and new business sales, while ensuring internal financial metrics are met
• Collaboration directly with colleagues and counterparts within and outside actuarial departments, such as Channel Heads, General Manager of Consumer Distribution and Chief Actuary, and provide recommendation to management.
• Create best practices and design effective controls and monitoring framework as part of deliveries to protect against company against regulatory, financial and reputation risk
• Adopt the design-thinking and agile framework as part of pricing team deliveries
• Hands on people management experience; coach and provide technical guidance to junior members of the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Actuarial Science
• At least 8-10 years of work experience in actuarial function
• Post qualification experience and/or experience in developing distribution compensation scheme in Insurance industry will be a plus.
• Strong project management, communication and actuarial technical skills
• Confident to challenge status quo and take risk to drive towards maximising results
• Adaptable and open to dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working
• Experience in people management or project-type experience.

Income's Actuarial team has been at the forefront of digitisation, innovation, and embracing the future of work. As today's business problem becoming more complex and uncertain, we acknowledge the importance of being adaptable and open to learning in solving the right problem. We adopted agile and design-thinking principles in delivering our projects at work and play a key role in enabling the organization strategic goals.

This role will expose you to how Actuarial could take customer-centric perspectives and iterative prototyping approach to solve complex problem more effectively. You will also get to apply new technology and data analytics to automate actuarial work as well as providing impactful insights to our business partners.

We are looking for a team player within the financial reporting team with the following key responsibilities. The role will provide first hand exposure to chief actuary and senior management as well as opportunities to enhance actuarial technical knowledge and play a key role in adopting new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver management reporting on Embedded Value (EV) and New Business Embedded Value (NBEV) and highlight insights to management
• As the Prophet Manager, the role is responsible in ensuring Prophet model governance framework is in line with industry best practice and upholding the standards for Prophet development work
• Collaborate with Finance department to deliver business planning and forecasting key financial metrics (NBEV, Insurance Operating Results) and variance analysis
• Provide guidance and review the work of team members to ensure timely and high quality deliverables
• Participate in ad-hoc projects based on department priorities
• Ensure deliveries follows the department's best practice on risk and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Actuarial Sciance or equivalent
• Good progress in actuarial qualifications with US, UK, or Australia Actuarial Institute or newly qualified actuary
• 6 to 9 years of work experience in actuarial functions, preferably in financial reporting and Prophet modelling
• Technical, meticulous, and able to apply critical thinking
• Able to communicate in simple and concise way to stakeholders
• Able to work independently and collaborate with other team members within actuarial and other departments
• Adaptable, open to a dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working
• Experience in stochastic modelling will be a plus

The Opportunity

This position allows the individual to develop a deep and holistic understanding of reinsurance and how it creates value for business. The role will also support reinsurance operations and collaborate with various stakeholders in the company as well as our affiliated vendors in regional office to deliver quality reinsurance arrangement and administration

Responsibilities

• Deliver reinsurance reports to ensure smooth and timely submissions.
• Support new reinsurance implementation into administration system.
• Perform sampling checks on reinsurance transactions.
• Assist in company's initiatives/strategies relating to reinsurance.

How will you create impact?

Provide insights to management on reinsurance effectiveness.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• University degree, preferably majored in Finance/Accounting or Actuarial
• 2-3 years of experience in related fields. Experience in financial reporting, reinsurance, or system implementation.
• Knowledge and basic understanding of reinsurance arrangements are preferred.
• Interested in driving changes with solution-seeking mind-set.
• Prioritization, project and timeline management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good skills of MS Excel, SQL, Access

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the planning and execution of hardware development projects, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
2. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against milestones and deadlines.
3. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, technicians, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and timely execution of project tasks.
4. Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure efficient utilization and cost-effective project delivery.
5. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed to keep projects on track.
6. Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders, including R&D leadership, executive management, and other relevant parties.
7. Ensure adherence to project management best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
9. Drive continuous process improvements in project management methodologies, tools, and workflows.
10. Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to capture insights and best practices for future projects.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a project manager in hardware development projects, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
3. Strong technical expertise in hardware design and development processes, including familiarity with CAD software, PCB design, prototyping, and testing methodologies.
4. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage resources, and track progress using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
5. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project risks and issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
8. Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies is a plus.
9. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to hardware development (e.g., ISO 9001, IEC 60601) is desirable.

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Geology Manager




Greenfields opportunity to join an exploration company on the cusp of mine development.
Pivotal role in the Project Leadership team. 
Perth based with travel  
Must be an Australian permanent resident
MPI  have partnered exclusively with a successful Australian exploration company on the cusp of developing a world class mining operation in the Northeastern Goldfields of WA.  Having completed a highly attractive and financially robust prefeasibility study, a highly skilled and experienced  Geology Manager  is now required to help drive the Geological elements of the DFS.

Reporting direct to the Project Director, the Geology Manager will be responsible a wide range of duties, including, but not limited to:

Working within the DFS Executive team, provide high level strategic input into all geological






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Job Description: We are looking for an innovative and driven Research and Development (R&D) Manager to lead our R&D initiatives in the aquaculture industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and directing research projects, developing new products, and improving existing technologies to enhance our aquaculture operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage R&D projects aimed at developing new products and improving existing aquaculture technologies.
• Design and implement research strategies that align with company goals and industry needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
• Analyze and interpret research data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes to inform research and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare and manage the R&D budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Mentor and develop the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate research findings and progress to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a research and development role within the aquaculture industry.
• Strong knowledge of aquaculture practices, technologies, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated success in leading R&D projects from conception to commercialization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for setting the Equipment Eng team’s goal and strategy based on company's annual operating plan and execution
• Overall responsibility for Selection, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of equipment for FCBGA substrate production facility
• Overall responsibility for preventative maintenance, calibration and plant automation (Automatic transport, measurement, etc.), and capacity utilization
• Strategy Planning

1. Implementation plan (medium to long term)
2. Equipment Budget Planning/Implementation/Management

• Planning

1. Specification and Purchase Specification
2. Comparison and selection of manufacturers
3. Price Review
4. Planning (Ringisho)

• Design of Production Lines

1. PO
2. production design meeting
3. Design Review

• Production

1. Commencement of production and exchange of equipment delivery specifications
2. On-site commissioning and preparation of inspection report
   • Installation and Change Management
3. installation and ancillary works
4. trial run
5. Spare parts inventory and management
6. operations training, maintenance training
7. Safety Audit (Safety Assessment)
8. Change Management Application
9. Initial Flow Management Results Report

• Recognition

1. Equipment acceptance inspection and acceptance report
2. Preparation of various standards and delivery of equipment

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and experience from an accredited technical college or university
2. The manager is an experienced facility engineer

• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
  1. Have knowledge of semiconductor related equipment (desirable)
  2. Basic knowledge of substrate manufacturing process (desirable)
  3. Basic knowledge of productivity indicators
  4. Experience creating CAD, specifications, and drawings
  5. PLC, programming knowledge (preferred)
  6. Experience installing and erecting equipment (preferred)
  7. Experience in construction management of buildings and utilities (preferred)
  8. Skill to solve problems that are difficult to moderately complex
• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ABILITIES)

1. Ability to work with care and precision without error
2. Ability to understand and listen to customer intent
3. Ability to plan and execute with project management skills
4. Ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and process of company

• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ATTRIBUTES)

1. Good interpersonal and communication skills help you communicate, collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders
2. Be comfortable with a global mindset and working with people from different cultural backgrounds
3. A person aligned to our values: integrity, passion, proactivity and creativity

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing production plans and schedules based on company's annual operating plan and execution
• Responsible for overall production conditions and standardization responsibilities related to FCBGA manufacturing
• Overall responsibility for product quality, and quality stability (by reducing manufacturing variation) and quality improvement (by research and implementation)
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to continuously enhance production Quality and Yield
• Production process conditions, management settings, and optimization (Resin, laser, electrolytic copper plating, desmear/electroless, circuit formation, AOI, SR, external shape, surface treatment, solder, inspection machine, etc.)
• Productivity Improvement Activities (Including standardization, revision of work procedures, and automated process checking), addressing all capacity constraints
• Selection and evaluation of materials used in production
• Setting up and evaluating process equipment used in production
• Setup and evaluation of inspection, measuring and analytical equipment used in production
• Application of changes to the process
• Standardization (Technical Standards, Work Standards, FMEA, Control Plans)
• Cost reduction activities
• Roadmap Validation and Implementation (Design rule verification, new materials, etc.)
• Responding to technical meetings with customers

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent qualifications and experience
2. Manager should have at least 5 years of post-semiconductor process or production technical experience

• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

1. Have knowledge of semiconductors and customers
2. Have basic knowledge of chemistry, electricity, machinery, etc.
3. Experience in quality and productivity activities on the production line (desirable)
4. Experience with measurement, analysis and reliability assessment tools (preferred)
5. Basic knowledge of substrate manufacturing process (desirable)
6. Skill to solve problems that are difficult to moderately complex

• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ABILITIES)

1. Ability to work with care and precision without error
2. Ability to understand and listen to customer intent
3. Ability to plan and execute with project management skills
4. Ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and process of company

• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ATTRIBUTES)

1. Good interpersonal and communication skills help you communicate, collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders
2. Be comfortable with a global mindset and working with people from different cultural backgrounds
3. A person aligned to our values: integrity, passion, proactivity and creativity

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for setting the FCBGA substrate design team’s goal and strategy based on company's annual operating plan and execution
• Overall responsibility for product specifications, design, and certification samples of FCBGA products manufactured and associated EDA tools such as Cadence APD and Ansys simulation tools
• Trial production and design

1. Send, receive, manage, and edit customer data
2. DRC (Design Rule Check) Implementation, System Registration
3. DFM (Design For Manufacturing) Implementation, Customer Response
4. Drawing Creation, Design Optimization and Customer Approval
5. Create, edit, and manage design and manufacturing data
6. Tool Data Creation
7. Create data for process checks
8. Product specifications, process flow settings, system registration
9. Summary of manufacturing condition setting.
10. Review of related divisions of prototype development results
11. Summary of Quality Confirmation Results
12. Transfer of production of prototypes
13. Cross functional collaboration

• Standardization, operation

1. Create, standardize, and validate input and design guidelines
2. Create and standardize operation flow rules
3. Create and standardize Correction rule/policy
4. Training and development of design engineers

• Roadmap

1. Survey of customer and industry technology trends
2. Create a technology roadmap
3. Summarize and manage development items, through research and innovation

• Customer Response

1. Customer response point for technical inquiries
2. Regular meetings with customers

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent qualifications and experience.
2. Manager has at least 5 years of post-semiconductor process or design experience

• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

1. knowledge of semiconductors and customers
2. Experience creating CAD/CAM, specifications, and drawings
3. Experience with measurement, analysis and reliability assessment tools (preferred)
4. Basic knowledge of substrate manufacturing process (desirable)
5. Skill to solve problems that are difficult to moderately complex

• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ABILITIES)

1. Ability to work with care and precision without error
2. Ability to understand and listen to customer intent
3. Ability to plan and execute with project management skills
4. Ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and process of company

• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (ATTRIBUTES)

1. Good interpersonal and communication skills help you communicate, collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders
2. Be comfortable with a global mindset and working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
3. A person aligned to our values: integrity, passion, proactivity and creativity

ob Summary:

This is an individual contributor role where the Assistant Actuarial Manager will report to the Director and be responsible for contributing Asset Liability Management (ALM) related expertise to financial risk management, financial reporting and analysis, and product development to maximize value for the company. The Assistant Manager will collaborate across the Singapore team, including working directly with the Chief Actuary and will also collaborate with colleagues in our Regional Office and across the globe. The role provides excellent exposure and career development opportunities for strong candidates. This is a unique opportunity to help the Singapore business grow its presence within the High Net Worth market space while managing its profitability and risk levels. We offer a competitive benefit package and actuarial exam support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of ALM related quarter end deliverables such as Explanation of Investment Results (EoIR) for Drivers of Earnings (DOE), Earnings at Risk (EaR), Capital at Risk (CaR) and other management reporting requirements
• Conduct robust analysis into company financials on ALM matters and collaborate with other ALM teams, Finance, Investment and Regional/Corporate Office to implement mitigation strategies such as hedging
• Provide technical support to the pricing team on ALM matters for new product initiatives as well as inforce management for existing products
• Lead drafting of investment Portfolio Policies and Parameter (PPP) for new products and reviewing PPP for existing products
• Collaborate with other employees to build and enhance processes to ensure efficient workflows and a strong control environment
• Conduct any ad-hoc risk quantification & analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Additional duties as may be required from time to time by Senior Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Life Insurance industry
• Actuarial exam progression with a recognized international actuarial body, investment track is preferred (Eg: SOA QFI and IFoA SP5, SP6 and SA7)
• Experience with any valuation/capital framework is preferred (Eg: IFRS17, Economic Capital, RBC2, Solvency II)
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving ability, able to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong cross team collaboration skills
• Experience with Moody’s AXIS or an alternative actuarial modelling software is preferred

We offer attractive salary, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).

The role of an Actuarial Reporting Manager is of great importance within AXA UK and requires someone with the ability to work well with key stakeholders and ensure key project timescales for completion of finance reporting to be met. As an Actuarial Reporting Manager, within the actuarial workstream you’ll be a leader in delivery of the actuarial aspects of the AXA UK IFRS17 and SII actuarial reporting requirements. This includes updating and running of standards, procedures and tools required within projects.
You’ll make incremental improvements to processes to ensure consistency across the Actuarial team. You’ll be a clear communicator and take a timely and effective approach with the appropriate audience.
At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office based meaning you can predominantly work from home or if in a field based role, you’ll travel to visit offices or client sites as required.
We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:

Work with planning to improve and lead delivery of actuarial IFRS17 support for plan and forecast.
Provide ongoing development of communication and training for actuarial reserving teams and key stakeholders on IFRS 17 requirements and solutions, on project progress and deliverables.
Develop innovative improvements and opportunities, to align the actuarial reserving and booking activities under IFRS 17 and Solvency II.
Lead regular production of IFRS17 reserves, KPIs and regular reports, liaising with Finance, AXA Group, Capital Modelling, and other stakeholders to ensure Actuarial requirements are met.
Help to embed cross-team activities within a business as usual environment by providing a link and identify efficiency savings between the IFRS17 and Solvency II team.
Undertake and provide solutions for emerging reporting requirements.
Work with auditors for resolving any queries related to SII and IFRS17.
Independently lead stakeholder engagement including peers within Finance, Auditors, Group

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Income's Actuarial team has been at the forefront of digitisation, innovation, and embracing the future of work. As today's business problem becoming more complex and uncertain, we acknowledge the importance of being adaptable and open to learning in solving the right problem. We adopted agile and design-thinking principles in delivering our projects at work and play a key role in enabling the organization strategic goals.

This role will expose you to how Actuarial could take customer-centric perspectives and iterative prototyping approach to solve complex problem more effectively. You will also get to apply new technology and data analytics to automate actuarial work as well as providing impactful insights to our business partners.

We are looking for a team player within the financial reporting team with the following key responsibilities:

• Key player in Par fund management including bonus investigation and recommendation, asset share study, bonus implementation and the review of Par fund management framework
• Assist team lead in Par fund related initiatives and projects
• The role will provide first hand exposure to chief actuary as well as opportunities to enhance actuarial technical knowledge and play a key role in adopting new technologies
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and tasks based on department priorities
• Ensure deliveries follows the department's best practice on risk and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Actuarial Science or equivalent
• Good progress in actuarial qualifications with either US, UK, or Australia Actuarial Institute or newly qualified actuary, with at least 4 to 6 years of work experience in actuarial function, with exposure to financial reporting and have par fund management expereince
• Technical, meticulous and able to apply critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work independently and collaborate with other team members and departments
• Adaptable, open to a dynamic working environment and willing to explore new ways of working
• Experience in using Prophet and data software such as Alteryx will be a plus

About the Company

DQ Lab is a global social enterprise based in Singapore. It is dedicated to providing global benchmarking tools of the DQ global standards through real-time data assessment and visualization that empower individuals, organizations, and nations to be digitally safe and competent. DQ Lab is affiliated with DQ Institute (DQI), an international think-tank that is dedicated to setting global standards for digital intelligence and to ensuring the safety, empowerment, and well-being of individuals, organisations, and nations in the digital age. DQI seeks to promote and coordinate digital intelligence education worldwide by using the DQ framework as a set of global standards for digital literacy, skills, and readiness (https://www.dqinstitute.org/; https://www.dqworld.net/).

About the Role

We are looking for an R&D Manager who can bring their talents to lead DQ Lab’s efforts in the evaluation and accreditation of digital literacy and digital skills programs. This exciting project will involve partnership work with large scale international organisations such as the international telecommunications union (ITU), IEEE, the G20 Civil Society, and others.

As an R&D Manager, you will bring leadership, enthusiasm, energy, and passion to your work on issues at the forefront of education and technology. Our team values problem solving, analytical and statistical skills. Our ideal candidates are smart, creative thinkers with attention to detail.

The R&D Manager will take the lead on a scheme where DQ Lab evaluates and accredits the educational content of partners and clients. You will manage relationships with international partners including governments, NGOs, schools, universities, and private companies. Moreover, you will study their educational materials, evaluate their alignment with DQ Global Standards and produce on-/off-line reports and presentations while working alongside our partner organisations.

You will be part of an international team working closely with colleagues from data science and IT development. In addition, you will work closely with partners and advisors who work at the cutting edge in the fields of psychology, education, media, and human-computer interaction research. You will engage with partners from globally renowned NGOs and social enterprises as well as figures from national and local government.

Responsibilities

· Collaborate with the overall research and development teams to develop and execute research/development projects.

· Use critical thinking techniques to move thoughts and discussions from broad to specific.

· Help define specific product features by integrating inputs from a wide range of sources including qualitative and quantitative research.

· Support development of curriculums, frameworks, assessments, and educational content.

· Support alignment and mapping process of external education content according to the DQ Framework.

· Support development and writing of research papers, articles, and blogs.

· Lead researchers and interns to complete research tasks.

· Develop and manage a DQ Research Committee and be point of contact for communications between external researchers.

· Work with business, creative, tech/data teams to deliver products/services.

· Manage project/product development across departments to ensure projects are delivered professionally and on time.

· Communicate with clients on development progress and updates.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

· Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present ideas both verbally and in writing.

· Exceptional theoretical and practical knowledge in designing studies and questionnaires.

· Show meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Statistical ability and experience in quantitative research to communicate with data scientists.

· Adapt well in a dynamically changing environment and maintain a sense of calm and patience in the face of adversity.

· Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

· Proven project management skills; ability to perform well on multiple concurrent projects and meet timelines.

Job summary:

1. Lead and provide support to team members so that they can achieve maximum performance.
2. To initiate and lead the development of new product innovation derived from global consumer awareness trends, new technical information, or regulatory change opportunities.
3. To understand and use nutritional or functional ingredients and develop new innovative products in health and wellness space.
4. To lead collaborations with external parties like research institutes, suppliers and other departments for creating health and wellness products.

Job responsibilities

Manage Development Team

1. Lead Development team and provide guidance or support to team members as needed, in collaboration with relevant departments. Take responsibility for the progress of projects assigned to your team and complete them on time.
2. Collaborate with related departments to carry out projects that contribute to the company's profits. Tackle and solve challenging technical problems required for innovative new products.
3. Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve various issues for new product development.

NPD for nutritional or health functional category.

1. Develop relationship with raw material suppliers or research institutions to obtain the latest information and explore collaboration opportunities for innovation.
2. Plan and lead innovative NPD in cooperation with related departments. Utilizing his/her expertise, he/she will develop recipes that achieve the necessary health functions or claims.
3. Evidence necessary to strengthen products will be found in academic papers or obtained through collaborations with universities and other institutions.

Technical Support

1. Design product specifications or develop product claims using his expertise in nutritional science for other members.
2. Support regulatory request from Marketing, International Sales Department, Sales and QA department.
3. Lead members with challenging projects by using their own knowledge or experience to provide technical solutions to them

System Management

1. Supports the establishment of R&D knowledge management. Directs the members to carry out the actual activities.
2. Review and improve the workflow for operations that cross multiple departments in consultation with the relevant departments.

Mentor other R&D members

1. Provide members with a roadmap to achieve their goals and support each member by setting clear goals and giving the right feedback.
2. Provide ongoing support to keep members motivated and encourage active behaviour.

Requirements to excel in this position

Education and Experience

1. Degree in Food Science & Technology or equivalent
2. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in development new products. In particular, experience with functional foods is desirable
3. Experience in product formulation, factory processing & production, food regulation, raw materials sourcing, communicating with local government bodies.
4. Leading R&D team or members and challenging innovative project with collaboration of 3rd parties.

Professional Qualifications

1. Understand scientific articles on nutritional or health functions and be able to design functional food formulations using the data contained therein.
2. Possess basic knowledge of food processing and be able to discuss on equal terms with manufacture and QC departments.
3. Knowledge of basic marketing, such as 3C, 4P or STP, and the skills to develop planning proposals.
4. Project management skill against risk, timeline, workforce and negotiation.
5. Knowledge and understanding of food regulations in Singapore and Malaysia. Basic knowledge of other countries is desirable.

- Able to start work immediately or at short notice would be preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.