Assistant Manager, Group Product Development and Management

This role will be responsible for providing the Group Product Development and Management team with analytics, insights, leading cross-functional collaboration, supporting strategic decision-making to enable the organisation’s NPD roadmap, category growth and compliance framework.We are looking for someone who is able to work collaboratively with stakeholders across all markets to ensure that all product development activities, lifecycle strategies, and compliance standards align with organisational priorities, profitability goals, and long-term sustainable growth.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic Development Contribute to the formulation and execution of regional category and subcategory strategies, ensuring recommendations are grounded in actionable insights.Develop tailored category plans aligned with market-specific needs and overall group/ market strategy.Ensure high-potential categories are effectively represented in the NPD pipeline.Champion the harmonization and flow of the group product pipeline across different markets, including co-development initiatives focused on science-based innovation and partnership collaboration opportunities.Collaborate with respective entity/country product, manufacturing, sales and marketing departments to prioritize product pipeline, support the cross-functional teams in the development, design & delivery of new products (end-to-end NPD development).Present and advocate winning commercial propositions to Business Units (BUs).Strengthen product hierarchy, data accuracy, and systems integration to maintain a centralized, aligned product database.Product Lifecycle Management Drive category learning and insights around health & wellness and TCM trends, identifying commercial opportunities for EYS.Support and lead aspects of the management of product lifecycle from conceptualisation, pricing, time-integrated plans for product introduction to measuring ROI of product post-launch.Integrate consumer learning into brand and category strategies, identifying growth opportunities and portfolio gaps.Foster a data-driven culture that prioritises consumer understanding, curiosity, insight generation and analytical thinking.Market Intelligent and InsightLead analysis of consumer, industry, and competitive data to uncover white space for category expansion.Utilize global and local insight sources to identify and size emerging opportunities.Translate complex market data into practical, actionable insights for strategic plans.Partner with external research agencies and consultants to commission, design, and guide category-focused studies.Maintain a strong understanding of competitive activity in priority categories.Quality and Process ManagementSupport process improvement initiatives across the Group to harmonize quality management systems.Contribute to documentation, SOP development, and audit-readiness efforts aligned with Group standards.Advocate for enhanced compliance, risk management, and operational excellence throughout the product value chain.Other Responsibilities/ Supporting RoleCollaborate with cross functional teams and BUs to drive continuous improvement and innovation excellence.Support the efficient execution of commercial project, including feasibility assessments and business case development.Prepare management and Board-level reports, presentations, and strategic updatesREQUIREMENTSEducation Minimum Degree in Food Science/ Nutrition/ Life Sciences or business-related discipline with relevant experience on consumer goods, like VDS, nutritional food and/or personal care product.Skills, Knowledge and Relevant ExperienceMore than 5 years of relevant experience in innovation, NPD, category/brand management, quality/compliance, or project management, ideally at a regional level within consumer health, nutrition, or related industries.Strong track record in cross-functional project leadership and lifecycle management.Scientific knowledge is essential and a keen ability to quickly learn and understand key TCM principles and terminology is preferred.Strong analytical skills, able to interpret complex data sets and produce clear insights and reports.A natural potential leader that understands how to influence decisions and drive toward resolution, regardless of their role.An analytic problem solver that enjoys generating ideas, but is equally committed to seeing them through, designing and implementing plans that transform those ideas into tangible results.Recognizes stakeholders needs and will change course when the situation requires it; thrives in independent environments and has unwavering tenacity.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese. Fluency in Cantonese would be an advantage.,Proactive team player with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.Travel to regional countries may be required as and when needed.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.