Product Development Specialist

17 hours ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Bina BioX Biomaterials Full-time MYR 60,000 - MYR 90,000/year

Product Development Specialist

Role Description

The Product Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Petaling Jaya. This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end product development of mycelium-based biomaterials, including translating market needs into product concepts, coordinating R&D activities, and contributing to product roadmap decisions. Day-to-day tasks include conducting market and competitor research, analyzing data on product performance and customer feedback, R&D, operations, and commercial functions to refine formulations and biomaterial solutions. The specialist will prepare technical and business documentation, assist in pilot trials and product testing, and help ensure that new products meet performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. The role also involves clear communication of product features and benefits to internal stakeholders and external partners to support successful commercialization.

Qualifications

  • Market research and product management skills to identify opportunities, define requirements, and support product lifecycle activities.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data, assess product performance, and inform evidence-based decisions.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Research and Development (R&D) experience in materials, packaging, biomaterials, or related fields, including lab or pilot-scale experimentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, chemical engineering, biotechnology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with sustainability concepts, ESG frameworks, and circular economy principles is highly beneficial.
  • Ability to work on-site in Petaling Jaya, manage multiple projects, and adapt in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.
  • Experience in packaging, acoustics, biomaterials, or cleantech industries, and proficiency with basic data analysis tools and project management software is an advantage. Mycology knowledge is a big plus.