Pio Angelo G. Dizon
Quezon City,Philippines
Summary
An experienced R&D expert with a demonstrated track record of guiding product development from initial concept to successful launch. Skilled in roadmap planning, stakeholder communication, and agile methodologies. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at leveraging data analysis, user feedback, and market trends to deliver impactful solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Packaging and Processing Workstream Lead
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Landed successful innovation and relaunch projects on time in full in beauty brands like Dove, Pond's, Baby Dove, Closeup, Lifebuoy, Sunsilk, Clear, Tresemme, Cream Silk, etc.
- Conducted physical-chemico and functional tests on packaging to ensure high quality standard of the material.
- Landed numerous sustainability projects in Unilever Personal Care and Beauty & Wellbeing Philippines.
- Achieved targets and goals by developing and executing R&D strategic plans and key performance metrics.
R&D Beauty and Personal Care Technologist
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2022
- Supported the team in landing successful innovation projects in different Beauty and Personal care brands of Unilever.
- Developed numerous engaging demos for PR and store activations.
- Led R&D lab management for 3 years with coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
- Created packaging technical drawings and specifications for prototypes, production products and testing procedures.
Skin, Hair & Oral R&D Technical Management Asst
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently by establishing reorder points, reducing stockouts, and minimizing excess inventory costs.
- Developed new demos for PR and store activations.
College Instructor
Adamson University
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Ensure good learning performance among the BS IT, Architecture, Geology and Engineering students in General Chemistry, Biology and Environmental science subjects.
- Provided extra help during office hours or through additional tutoring sessions to ensure all students had access to necessary resources for success.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Quality Assurance Technologist
Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Conducted regular reviews of quality control in Selecta, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary updates in a timely manner.
- Ensured timely release of ice cream products by conducting efficient quality control tests according to industry standards.
- Collaborated with R&D team members on prototype testing activities, providing critical feedback for design improvements prior to mass production launch.
R&D Microbiologist and Specification Assistant
HR Team Asia, Inc.
05.2008 - 02.2011
- Supported in R&D design and helped executed robust experiments to investigate on the prototypes on microbial preservative challenge test.
- Ensure complete RM, PM and FG specification for all Foods category of Unilever Philippines.
Graduate Assistant
University of the Philippines Diliman
11.2006 - 10.2007
- Assisted professors at the UP Institute of Biology in the development of course materials for improved student engagement and understanding.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enabling more efficient handling of student inquiries and concerns.
- Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
Education
Master of Science - Biology (earned Units)
University of The Philippines Diliman
01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Adamson University
03-2006
Skills
- Technical Leadership
- Product and Packaging Development
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Project Management
- Deep-dive Data Analysis
- Business Acumen
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Packaging Institute of the Philippines (2023-present)
- Philippine Society for Cell Biology (2009-present)
- Philippine Society for Developmental Biology (2009-present)
- Environmental Mutagen Society of the Philippines, Inc. (2009-present)
- Philippine Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2009-present)
- Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (2007-present)
- Biology Teachers’ Association (2007-present)
Certification
- UP Open University, Entrepreneurial Development (With Distinction), December 2009
- Philippine Red Cross Manila Chapter, Basic Life Support and First Aid, August 2016
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Filipino
Proficient
C2
Timeline
R&D Packaging and Processing Workstream Lead
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
R&D Beauty and Personal Care Technologist
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2022
Skin, Hair & Oral R&D Technical Management Asst
Unilever Philippines, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2015
College Instructor
Adamson University
06.2011 - 08.2011
Quality Assurance Technologist
Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc.
02.2011 - 06.2011
R&D Microbiologist and Specification Assistant
HR Team Asia, Inc.
05.2008 - 02.2011
Graduate Assistant
University of the Philippines Diliman
11.2006 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Biology (earned Units)
University of The Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Adamson University
Similar Profiles
TIMOTHY DALTON M. ANSELMOTIMOTHY DALTON M. ANSELMO
Regional Channel & Distribution Manager at Unilever Philippines, Inc.Regional Channel & Distribution Manager at Unilever Philippines, Inc.
Pio Angelo DizonPio Angelo Dizon
R&D Packaging and Processing Workstream Lead at Unilever Philippines, Inc.R&D Packaging and Processing Workstream Lead at Unilever Philippines, Inc.
Laurens Gabriel AlmiraLaurens Gabriel Almira
SENIOR MANAGER-PLANNNIG at MINDSHARE UNILEVER - PHILIPPINESSENIOR MANAGER-PLANNNIG at MINDSHARE UNILEVER - PHILIPPINES