Product Development Manager (Formulator Manager)

We are a fast-growing FMCG company in Indonesia specializing in beauty, health, and wellness products. Our company is committed to elevating confidence through innovative and effective solutions, with a strong focus on quality, accessibility, and continuous product innovation. We consistently strive to develop high-performing products that meet evolving consumer needs and market trends, with the ambition to become a leading player in the industry and shape the future of beauty and wellness.

Currently, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Product Development Manager (Formulator Manager) to lead our product innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving end-to-end product development, ensuring excellence in formulation, and delivering competitive products aligned with market demands.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement formulation strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and market trends.

• Lead the development of skincare and/or health products from concept through commercialization, ensuring product efficacy, safety, and compliance.

• Design, develop, and optimize product formulations (e.g., emulsions, serums, gels, and/or ingestible formats such as tablets, capsules, powders).

• Conduct research on new ingredients, technologies, and industry trends to drive continuous innovation.

• Perform stability testing, compatibility studies, and product performance evaluation to ensure product quality and shelf-life.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, QA/QC, Production, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product launches.

• Manage scale-up processes from laboratory to mass production, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

• Ensure all products comply with regulatory requirements and standards, including product registration and claims substantiation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the formulation team while managing project timelines and resources effectively.

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (min. GPA 3.00).

• 5–8 years of experience in formulation/R&D within skincare, health, or pharmacy industries, including 2–3 years in a managerial role.

• Strong expertise in product formulation (e.g., emulsions, gels, serums, and/or ingestible formats) and active ingredient knowledge.

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development, from concept to commercialization.

• Solid understanding of DOE, stability testing, and product performance evaluation.

• Familiar with regulatory requirements (BPOM, ASEAN/international standards) and product registration.

• Strong leadership, project management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business insights.

• Willing to WFO at Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat.