R&D Assistant Manager (dCom Innovation Project)

Function: Research & Development – Beauty & Wellbeing

Location: Vietnam

Reports to: Vietnam BW R&D Lead

Role Purpose

The R&D dCom Innovation Project Manager is accountable for leading and delivering Digital Commerce–led innovation projects for Vietnam.
The role focuses on accelerating speed-to-market, ensuring technical robustness and social first, communication support, and enabling agile experimentation tailored to dCom needs.

In addition to dCom projects, the role flexibly contributes to other local R&D priority workstreams, depending on business needs and resource demand.

Key Responsibilities

dCom Innovation Project Leadership

• Act as Technical Project Leader for local dCom innovation projects from scoping, sourcing scouting to launch.
• Deliver agile, fast-track technical solutions aligned with dCom business needs.
• Ensure timely delivery of product, packaging, and technical support, social first and demand creation content/deliverables.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing, CMI, Dcom, Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, QA, and Central R&D team in Bangkok.
• Provide clear technical recommendations, risk assessments, and decision support.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Unilever R&D standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Support technical sign-offs, claims review, social first content creation & support and artwork approval where required.

Flexible Local R&D Contribution

Support or lead additional local R&D workstreams/ projects such as innovation management, digitalization, post-launch review, or capability building, as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Cosmetic, Engineering, or related discipline.
• >4 years in RnD and 2+ years of experience in R&D innovation, technical project leadership, or similar roles.
• Dcom experience/interest, Social first, digital savvy is highly needed.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Marketing, CMI, Supply Chain, Procurement, RA, QA, Digital / dCom teams
• External: Suppliers, testing laboratories, agencies (as required)

Salary and benefits:

• Salary: negotiable based on your skills and experiences.
• 13th month salary bonus
• Lunch and Shuttle bus provided