Principal Research Manager

THAI UNION GROUP PCL. (Phaya Thai, Bangkok City, Thailand)
Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭

About this position

The Principal Research Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing projects aligned with pet care and feed business units and company’s strategic goals, focusing on innovation anchored in biotechnology toward Pet/Feed.

Responsibilities

• Overall Project management: Collect requirements from key stakeholders including business units, innovation support, then based on requirements, write Project Proposal Brief(s) to capture the project scope and deliverables for impactful R&D projects. Design and conduct experiments. Responsible for deliverables in different phases of the project. Ensure adherence to project timelines and objectives. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions. Evaluate scientific data, intellectual property findings, regulation requirements, and market viability. Effectively communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Industry Engagement: Explore pet feed technology and trends, apply critical thinking, and transform these insights into a comprehensive understanding of consumer preferences, regulatory dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Foster valuable connections with experts, thought leaders, and peers, ensuring that our organization remains at the forefront of innovation and knowledge dissemination.
• Skill Enhancement and Positive Environment: Provide mentorship and resources to empower team members. Foster continuous learning and upskilling. Cultivate and embrace Thai Union’s 6 Values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative, toward winning attitudes and great achievements.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-10 years in scientific research, particularly with a strong background in applied biotechnology and biochemistry. Familiarity with technical development projects in an R&D setting is essential.
• Education: Advanced degree in life sciences, with expertise in biotechnology, food technology, biochemistry, and micro/cell biology fundamentals. Ph.D degree preferred, but M.Sc degree acceptable for the right candidate.
• Desirable Expertise: Experience in pet and animal/aquaculture-related research topics.
• Practical Skills: Practical experience in translating new technology into real-world applications is advantageous.
• Collaboration: Experienced and comfortable working in multidisciplinary team environments. Technical Proficiency: Strong capability in experimental design and data analysis, coupled with project management experience. Communication: Proficiency in scientific review and effective technical communication in English (both with peers and public). Industry Understanding: A sound understanding of food manufacturing technologies and standards (GMP/HACCP) is a plus.

Benefits

 
   Huneety A.I Salary Estimate
         85,000 - 150,000 THB per month