366 Product Innovation jobs in Singapore

Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to drive the strategic development, improvement and maintenance of products and services, ensuring alignment with business and underwriting goals. This involves monitoring market trends, comparing products, wordings and value propositions, applying profitability best practices, tracking and complying with legal and regulatory requirements and obligations.

The Opportunity:

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer needs, and opportunities for innovation on products and services.
• Drive the development of new products and improvement of existing products to support the company's business and underwriting goals

Your new role:

• Create and manage product roadmaps
• Oversee the prototyping, testing and validation of new products or features before launch
• Monitor product performance and generate actionable insight to support data driven decisions
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including distribution, underwriting, pricing, IT, Operations, Finance and Data & Analytics
• Assess potential risks associated with new product launch and product refresh and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Foster a culture of creativity and innovation

About you:

• General insurance product knowledge and experience in product development
• Strong financial and underwriting knowledge
• Strong critical thinker, communicator and presenter
• Proven experience of working with senior executives and multiple stakeholders
• Significant project management experience.
• Experience with process design, evaluation and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Insurance certification e.g. CII or related professional certification.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE!

Flex and hybrid working options

Work from home policy

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

️ Well-being programs

Pensions

? Medical benefits

Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

Study leave

Marriage leave

Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth! #EmployeeBenefits #WorkLifeBalance #CareerDevelopment

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours.

Your career at QBE — Let’s make it happen.

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About the Role

Technologist, Product Innovation is responsible for managing and operating application labs & sensory labs in the Global Innovation Center @ Singapore. This person will assist in delivering global projects related to coating, filling, and beverages. The role reports to the Manager, Product Innovation.

Key Responsibilities Include

1. Manage application & sensory labs in the Global Innovation Center @ Singapore (70%)
2. Assist & deliver global projects of coating, filling & beverages (30%)

Manage operations and resources for the labs, and coordinate with cross-region and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Engage stakeholders and support project planning and resource management.

About You

• Master's or PhD in Science or Engineering, preferably Food Science & Technology
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in English; second language is a plus
• Willing to travel at least 20% of the time
• Home office flexibility two days a week
• Expertise in cocoa-based coating, filling, or beverage categories with knowledge of product application, formulation, processing, and ingredients
• Experience in sensory science
• Strong business acumen
• Understanding of consumer and customer-centric product innovation, with experience in Food CPG or retail innovation as a bonus
• Customer-focused, transparent, empathetic communication, and team-oriented mindset
• Collaborative, agile, entrepreneurial, and willing to take educated risks with a future-forward mindset
• Genuine, authentic, acting with integrity and respect

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

• Technologist, Product Innovation is responsible for managing and operating application labs & sensory lab in Global Innovation Center @ Singapore. This person will assist & deliver global projects of coating, filling & beverages.
• The role reports to the Manager, Product Innovation

Key responsibilities include

• Manage application & sensory labs in Global Innovation Center @ Singapore (70%)
  • Manage operations in application & sensory labs in Global Innovation Center @ Singapore
  • Plan and manage required resources to run application & sensory labs Global Innovation Center @ Singapore
• Assist & Deliver global projects of coating, filling & beverage (30%)
  • Assist & manage cross-region and cross-functional teams to deliver global innovation projects of coating, filling and beverage, on-time-in-full
  • Plan and manage required resources to deliver global innovation projects
  • Engage cross-region and cross-functional key stakeholders to provide required support to deliver the project.
• Able to travel a minimum of 20% of the time
• Home office is possible two days a week

About you

• Master or PhD degree level in a Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent, preferably in Food Science & Technology
• Minimal 5 years of experience in a relevant role
• Fluent in English. A second language is a plus.
• An product expert in cocoa based coating, filling and/or beverage category, with good knowledge of product application, formulation, processing and ingredients
• Experienced in sensory science
• Good business acumen
• Good understanding of consumer and customer centric design of product innovation in a B2B business environment. Experience in Food CPG or Retailer product innovation is a bonus

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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We are seeking a seasoned Product Development Specialist to lead the product development lifecycle and drive high-quality product innovation.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration and provide training to enhance team skills.
• Develop and execute strategies to deliver products that meet customer needs and market trends.

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development with success in leading and managing teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of raw materials for instant noodles and beverages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the development of innovative products that meet customer expectations.

Our company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

About the Role:

The Product Innovation Expert is a critical role responsible for managing and operating application labs & sensory labs in a Global Innovation Center. This person will assist & deliver global projects of coating, filling & beverages.

The role reports to a Manager, Product Innovation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage Application & Sensory Labs (70%):
• Manage operations in application & sensory labs in a Global Innovation Center.
• Plan and manage required resources to run application & sensory labs in a Global Innovation Center.
• Assist & Deliver Global Projects (30%):
• Assist & manage cross-region and cross-functional teams to deliver global innovation projects of coating, filling and beverage, on-time-in-full.
• Plan and manage required resources to deliver global innovation projects.
• Engage cross-region and cross-functional key stakeholders to provide required support to deliver the project.

About You:

1. Master or PhD degree level in a Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent, preferably in Food Science & Technology.
2. Minimal 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
3. Fluent in English. A second language is a plus.
4. Able to travel a minimum of 20% of the time.
5. Home office is possible two days a week.
6. An expert in cocoa-based coating, filling and/or beverage category, with good knowledge of product application, formulation, processing and ingredients.
7. Experienced in sensory science.
8. Good business acumen.
9. Good understanding of consumer and customer centric design of product innovation in a B2B business environment. Experience in Food CPG or Retailer product innovation is a bonus.

This role is pivotal in shaping our product development strategy, overseeing the entire R&D project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of scientific and technical fields related to our products.

The Senior Innovation Lead will drive the creation of new products or enhancements to existing ones by fostering innovation and creative problem-solving within the team. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management: Oversee planning, execution, and completion of R&D projects, ensuring timelines, objectives are met.
• Innovation and Product Development: Lead the development of new products or enhance existing ones by fostering innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Lead, mentor, and support the R&D team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other departments to ensure R&D efforts align with business needs and market demand.

The following skills and competencies are crucial for an R&D Manager:

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire R&D teams.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of scientific or technical fields related to our products.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing large-scale research projects.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex scientific or technical problems through innovative thinking.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for presenting research findings to stakeholders.

• User Growth: Develop and implement strategies to enhance user engagement and retention.
• Social Features: Design and build innovative features that foster community interaction and collaboration.
• Live Streaming: Implement real-time video streaming capabilities to cater to growing demands.
• E-commerce Consumer Side: Enhance online shopping experiences through streamlined processes and secure transactions.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with creators to produce high-quality content that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Content Consumption: Analyze user behavior and preferences to inform content recommendations and personalization.

Delivering high-quality products is a top priority in this engineering role.

• This position plays a critical part in driving engineering support for a wide range of innovative products.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Liaise effectively with technical stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure product reliability.

• Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Product/Test Engineering, preferably with a foundry process background.
• Hands-on experience with advanced test equipment such as Advantest 93K ATE.

To be successful in this role, you should have strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. You will work collaboratively with multiple teams to achieve shared goals.