Business Development Director – APAC

COMPANY BACKGROUND / CULTURE Nuritas’ mission is to improve the lives of billions, and our vision is to provide the hero ingredient in everyday products. We are transforming the discovery of bioactive ingredients using AI, deep learning, and genomics to unlock peptides from natural sources like plants and food.

Our proprietary platform, Magnifier, uses advanced machine learning and our extensive dataset of molecules to identify natural peptides with specific health benefits. We optimize these molecules for stability and scalability, ensuring they perform in real-world applications. Our plant peptide ingredients include PeptiStrong® for protein amplification and muscle health, and PeptiSleepTM for improving deep and REM sleep. Through our ingredients, customers can create better products that are truly differentiated in addressing consumer needs.

Founded in 2014 by Dr. Nora Khaldi, the company has built the world’s largest peptide knowledge base and formed high-profile partnerships with companies like Nestle, Mars, and Sumitomo Corporation. Its team, diverse in nationality and gender, is driven by innovation and passion to bring nature’s benefits to the world.

Position Overview The Business Development Director for APAC will own and grow Nuritas’ distribution network across Asia-Pacific and will be responsible for revenue delivery via this channel. You will develop and manage relationships with key distribution partners, ensure strong performance, and execute strategies to increase the availability and visibility of Nuritas ingredients in priority APAC markets. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution: from recruiting and onboarding new distributors to optimizing existing partnerships and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities ·        Market Development: Identify and prioritize growth opportunities in key APAC markets for Nuritas’ bioactive peptide ingredients in Food, Beverage, and VMS sectors. ·        Sales & Revenue Growth: Set and achieve annual sales targets through distribution channels; monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive consistent revenue growth. ·        Distributor Network Management: Build, manage, and expand relationships with distribution partners across APAC, ensuring alignment with Nuritas’ commercial objectives. ·        Work with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Research & Development and Product Development for customer technical solutions and innovation with our ingredients and product concepts. ·        Keep up to date on market trends and relevant competition ·        Participate to trade shows when needed. ·        Supply Chain & Operations: Collaborate with internal teams (supply chain, operations, finance) to maintain optimal product availability, inventory levels, and on-time deliveries. ·        Market Intelligence: Track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity; translate insights into actionable strategies. ·        Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Commercial, R&D, and Marketing teams to launch new ingredients and support customer adoption in APAC. ·        Travel: Approximately 30–40% international travel to key APAC markets for client visits, trade shows, and market assessments.

Essential requirements ·        Minimum 10+ years in distribution management, sales, or supply chain in the Food, Beverage, Ingredients, or Nutritional Supplements (VMS) industries. ·        Proven track record of Revenue Generation, ability to meet and exceed Sales targets ·        Strong understanding of APAC market dynamics, consumer trends, and regulatory requirements. ·        Demonstrated success in building and managing multi-country distributor networks and delivering sales growth. ·        Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills; ability to influence at senior levels. ·        Fluent English required;

Preferred Requirements: ·        Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree a plus. ·         Additional languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean are a plus.

Does this sound like you? Then we would love to hear from you! Please apply using the provided link and form, attach your CV and your cover letter, outlining why you feel motivated and qualified for the role.