R&D Manager – China

Overview Blackmores is Australia's No.1 vitamin and dietary supplements brand, with a proud heritage spanning more than 90 years. Today, Blackmores operates across 12 markets throughout Asia, with its global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Australia, and offices across Asia-Pacific.Purpose of RoleTo drive the on-time development of clinically effective, innovative and commercially successful products for the WOFE (General Trade) China market by working closely with Marketing, CMOs, technical formulation, business activity management, and Group Operations teams. What You Will Be DoingDrive innovation in China, by identifying and assessing new scientific development, technology, industry and ingredient trends.Provide technical expertise in development, actives formulation and evidence assembly of new and existing products suitable for local market. Identify and assess new scientific developments and ingredient trends (China Compliant) in partnership with other Group teams. Drive the on-time development of clinically effective, innovative and commercially successful products for the WOFE (General Trade) China market by working closely with Marketing, CMOs, technical formulation, business activity management, and Group Operations teams. Deliver agreed pipeline of WOFE projects across various regulatory pathways by liaising closely with quality and regulatory teams.Who Are YouExperience in the field of medical sciences/nutrition or pharmaceutical formulation or manufacturing or stability and analytical testing in line with China WOFE and Blue hat requirements.Proven ability to lead projects and work with cross functional teams.Understanding of evolving regulatory requirements.A minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar industry in China.Qualification in relevant technical discipline.What We OfferMNC environment that values collaboration, inclusion and open communicationPrime location with easy access to transportation20 days of annual leaveOpportunities to work closely with global teamBecoming part of a high-growth business of the health and wellness industry