NPD Product Developer

Job Description

Product Developer
Location: South East England
Type: Full-time Permanent Hybrid 2 days on-site

A well-established and globally recognised manufacturerswithin the food beverage and ingredients sector is seeking a Product Developer to join its Research & Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business known for delivering innovative high-quality ingredient solutions to leading brands worldwide.

The Role

As a Product Developer you will play a pivotal role in transforming customer briefs into commercially viable compliant and innovative product solutions. Youll combine creativity with technical expertise to develop formulations across a diverse product range including nutritional premixes supplements functional powders and beverages.

Working cross-functionally with sales customers and suppliers youll manage projects from concept through to implementation ensuring timelines quality standards and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through to launch ensuring alignment with customer requirements and commercial feasibility
• Develop formulations considering ingredient functionality flavour profiles cost and production capabilities
• Create and manage project timelines ensuring all stakeholders meet key milestones
• Stay up to date with market trends in nutrition sports supplements and functional ingredients
• Ensure all formulations comply with relevant regulatory requirements for target markets
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful product outcomes
• Conduct lab-based development work including prototype creation and evaluation
• Support product scale-up including attendance at first production runs where required
• Provide technical expertise across the business including formulation and nutrition guidance
• Contribute to innovation initiatives including trade shows and customer presentations

About You

• Degree-qualified in Food Science Chemistry or a related discipline
• 23 years experience in product development within food nutrition or functional ingredients
• Strong understanding of food safety quality standards and GMP
• Solid knowledge of ingredient functionality
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Confident communicator able to translate technical information for different audiences
• Passionate about food drink and innovation with a creative and solutions-focused mindset

If this sounds like your next opportunity please apply or reach out to and Ill happily tell you some more about the role!

**Please note unfortunately my client isnt able to accept applications who are on PSW visa due to not being able to offer sponsorship not or in the future**