Vacancy Title: NPD Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham Industry: Food/FMCG SCIENTIFIC Salary: Competitive salary (DOE) Start Date: 2025-04-14 REF: J91983421 Contact Name: Hannah Williams Contact Email: Hannah.Williams@russell-taylor.co.uk Vacancy Published: 12 days ago Role: -NPD Manager-Nutraceuticals
Salary: - Competitive salary (DOE)
Location: -Birmingham- Hybrid (office and home working)

Russell-Taylor has a fantastic opportunity for NPD Manager to join a global brand who are looking to expand their product line in the UK and overseas.
This is a new role to the business currently and is a stand-alone position with no people management experience required. However, technically they are looking for someone who is very strong on the product development side so someone within a Technical Manger or Senior NPD role would be a potential excellent fit!

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the end-to-end new product development process, ensuring timely delivery of products that meet market needs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams to innovate and improve product formulations.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and trends.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for product launches.
• Liaise with marketing to develop effective go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure all product developments comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor and report on project progress to senior management.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

The Person:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry etc.
• Previous industrial experience working within a Senior or management Product Development role within the Nutraceutical industry.
• Excellent knowledge of ingredients, regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication- verbal and written skills

What our client can offer you:
• Opportunity to be part of an innovative and fast-growing global brand.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and training opportunities.


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