New Technology Development Manage

Reports to:

Global R&D Director

Job Purpose

Lead the development and enhancement of the AromaWellness platform, a state-of-the-art initiative aimed at understanding and leveraging the connection between fragrances and human emotions, behaviors, and physiology. Oversee the integration of biosensors and advanced technologies to create fragrances with scientifically proven benefits. Develop and improve the CPL Aroma wellness platform with new and innovative techniques.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of new technology projects, from ideation to commercialisation, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and market needs.

This is a global position, candidate can be based anywhere with CPL entity.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategy & Innovation Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends that could impact the industry, assessing their potential for integration into our product and service offerings.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with new technology development and implementation.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of new technology initiatives.
• Ensure project objectives are met within the required timeframe and customer needs

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of new technology projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external technology partners, vendors, and research institutions to leverage external expertise and resources.

Research & Development

• Identify raw materials / naturals for testing its performance and stability in products being manufactured by CPL globally
• Organise and oversee testing sessions with volunteers to evaluate the effectiveness of AromaWellness fragrances and any other new innovations

Communication & Promotion

• Present and communicate our technologies benefits and propose opportunities to introduce it to the market
• Monitor the success rate of R&D new technology and continue to identify opportunities for growth and development
• Identify client’s needs and market trends, perform market analysis for new product opportunities, and present ideas or strategies to Divisional Sales Teams (and / or customers)
• Work toward achieving the sales targets set for R&D new technology platform

Skills and Attributes Required

Qualification:

A bachelor's degree in the Science field ideally neuroscience, biomedical engineering, sensory science or related scientific disciplines with circa 5 years’ experience in research and development ideally in the fragrance industry, or Post-graduate in the Science field ideally neuroscience, biomedical engineering, sensory science or related scientific disciplines with at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in research and development ideally in the fragrance industry

Skills and Knowledge

• Enthusiastic, entrepreneurial individual with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills, able to obtain buy-ins from all parties.
• Must have some experience in working with biomedical devices
• Must have some experience in conducting Sensory and Consumer research
• Practical experience in statistical analysis of raw data, visualization and reporting of results.
• May have in interest in Aromatherapy
• Superior attention to detail
• Highly analytical ability
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Understanding of industry regulations
• Highly developed written and spoken communication
• Computer literate and skilled in using Office 365 with excellent ability using spreadsheets and calculations software
• Excellent planning and organising skills.

Attributes

Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values