Product & Quality Assurance Manager
Company: HEC CORDYCEPS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
Location: Singapore, CBD, Tanjong Pagar
Department: Singapore Office
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Manager with a strong background in Quality Assurance to oversee the development and commercialization of new products, from concept to launch. This role bridges innovation and compliance - ensuring all products are market-relevant, high-quality, and meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has experience in TCM, supplements, functional foods, or healthcare products, and thrives in a cross-functional environment involving R&D, QA, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development
- Lead the end-to-end product development process - ideation, formulation, testing, validation, and launch.
- Translate consumer insights and market trends into innovative product concepts and line extensions.
- Work closely with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing teams to define product specifications and positioning.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and successful launches.
- Collaborate with suppliers and OEM/ODM partners on formulation feasibility and quality consistency.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all new and existing products comply with relevant regulatory, safety, and labeling standards (e.g., HSA, SFA, GMP).
- Oversee product documentation including specifications, COAs, testing reports, and stability studies.
- Review and approve raw material quality, packaging standards, and production protocols.
- Partner with QA to manage product validation, shelf-life testing, and non-conformance investigations.
- Implement and maintain quality-by-design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
- Liaise with regulatory consultants and testing laboratories to ensure compliance and quality excellence.
Cross-functional Leadership
- Act as the key liaison between QA, R&D, marketing, and operations teams.
- Support marketing with technical product claims and substantiation.
- Conduct post-launch reviews to assess product performance, customer feedback, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in both product development and quality management processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product development and quality assurance, preferably in nutraceuticals, supplements, or FMCG/healthcare, TCM industries.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and relevant product regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience in leading product projects from concept to commercialization.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and project management skills.
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration and leadership abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a passion for product integrity and innovation.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives.
- Opportunity to drive innovation in a growing health & wellness brand.
- Collaborative and cross-functional work environment.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
