5 years complementary medicine innovation experience
End-to-end new product development from ideation to launch
The Research and Development Lead will be accountable for the end-to-end ideation to launch of innovation projects for local brands in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey
Job Summary
The Research and Development Lead will be accountable for the end-to-end ideation to launch of innovation projects for local brands in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey.
Opella is a globally certified B Corp company active in the OTC and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements market with a mission to bring health into people's hands.
The role requires strong cross-functional teamwork to deliver differentiated science-based pipelines while balancing short-, medium-, and long-term project portfolios.
Matching Summary
The Research and Development Lead will be accountable for the end-to-end ideation to launch of innovation projects for local brands in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10 years R&D experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG
5 years complementary medicine innovation experience
End-to-end new product development from ideation to launch
Regulatory and medical strategy alignment
Budget planning for regional innovation programs
Nice-to-have
Experience with AMET market local brands
Strong external technology network partnerships
Challenger mindset and outcome-obsessed culture
Ability to influence stakeholders in matrix environment
Knowledge of sustainability in packaging innovation
Key Requirements
Degree in Science or Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science
Minimum 10 years R&D or science innovation experience
At least 5 years experience in complementary medicine innovation
Experience in risk mitigation and integrated budget planning