Project specialist (New Product Development)

Otsuka people creating new products
for better health worldwide

is our philosophy that all Otsuka family globally know that they will be highly valued and encouraged to fulfill their potentials. We provide a welcoming, friendly and inspiring work environment that nurtures their growth and passion, as an individual and as part of a team, and stimulates their creativity that make us a unique and great place to work. The pharmaceutical company with our business includes manufacturing, trading, import and export of nutrition and pharmaceutical products. Total employees: Manufacturing 700 person, Head office (Sales and Business support) 200 person.

Challenging and unlocking your potential, to succeed in New Product Development Project, you will need the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams — across borders and within a complex internal matrix environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself, expand your capabilities, and contribute to innovative product success.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead New Product Development (NPD) Projects:

• Provide leadership and direction in the design, development, and implementation of new products by initiating research to identify and address consumer needs.
• Develop innovative products aligned with market demands and consumer insights.
• Conduct research on consumer acceptance and product performance to ensure market readiness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify and implement packaging improvements.
• Identify potential co-packing opportunities to enhance production efficiency and flexibility.
• Develop and execute introductory marketing programs to support new product launches.
• Lead regular status meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution of NPD initiatives.
• Present project updates and key milestones to the leadership team on a periodic basis.

Market and Feasibility Analysis:

• Conduct primary market surveys, collect and analyse data to identify potential market opportunities and trends.
• Support the Project Manager in conducting preliminary feasibility studies for new product concepts.

Clinical and Regulatory Development:

• Design clinical study protocols and oversee study execution to ensure objectives are achieved effectively and in compliance with relevant standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs (RA), Medical Affairs (MA), Research & Development (R&D), Production, Quality Management (QM), and Nutrition Marketing to ensure smooth product development and timely market introduction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science; Master’s degree is preferable.
• Experience in clinical research, market survey, business development, sales & marketing, or product development will be an advantage.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects, handle multiple tasks, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and effectively prioritize business needs.
• Passionate about learning and reading clinical papers; fluent in English (TOEIC score above 650 preferred).
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity, can-do attitude and strong service-minded approach.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.