B&W Greater Asia Digital Transformation & Deploy R&D

Step into a high-impact role at the intersection of R&D innovation, data-driven transformation, and scientific excellence. As Digital Transformation Support Manager, you will be the driving force behind digital evolution within our SEA R&D teams, translating complex scientific needs into seamless digital ecosystems that boost innovation, integrity, and productivity.

This isn’t just another digital role. It’s a chance to bridge science and tech, channel your passion for beauty, and influence iconic brands that people truly love. You’ll be creating digital solutions that bring beauty to life in ways that are meaningful, personal, and empowering.

A snapshot day in the life of a Digital Transformation Support Manager will look something like this:

• Partner with R&D, IT, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Innovation teams to uncover digital transformation opportunities that accelerate discovery and development.
• Lead our SEA BU Digital Squad, spearheading initiatives like lab automation, data streamlining, and next-gen knowledge management.
• Act as the vital link between scientists and technical teams, ensuring digital solutions are grounded in real-world scientific needs.
• Support roll-out, onboarding and upskilling for digital tools across the R&D network—driving adoption and lasting capability.
• Champion data integrity and compliance across critical areas—formulation, packaging, claims, processing and regulatory workflows.
• Track project milestones, KPIs, and outcomes—managing change and continuously improving with a keen eye on the future.
• Monitor trends in AI, digital labs, and scientific research tools to keep us at the leading edge of beauty innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep knowledge of R&D processes in beauty, personal care, or similar scientific industries.
• Fluency in digital transformation, system integration, and lifecycle data management.
• Hands-on experience with ELN, PLM, data visualization tools, and AI-powered platforms.
• Skills in tools like Python, Power BI, Power Apps or similar for data analysis and insight generation.
• A translator’s mindset—able to bridge technical and scientific worlds with empathy and clarity.
• Strong analytical thinker with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, cross-cultural environments with global stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator and presenter—capable of turning complex digital ideas into actionable, engaging stories.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken).

You’ll Get

• An opportunity to shape the future of beauty science, making it smarter, faster, and more human. If you’re energized by impact, innovation, and inclusivity—and want to work on the digital frontier of one of the world’s most purpose-driven beauty businesses—we want to hear from you.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.