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NPD Manager

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: CPG
  • Contact: Sophie Brocklebank-Fowler
  • Contact Email: sophiebrocklebank-fowler@betterplaced.com
  • Expiry Date: 16 February 2025

18 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - NPD MANAGER

 

My client is a health/wellness/fitness CPG business. They are looking for an NPD Manager to join their team for 18 months due to Maternity leave.

 

MUST HAVE HEALTH/PERSONAL CARE/SUPPLMENT EXPERIENCE

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify new product opportunities by researching ingredient trends and consumer demands.

  • Develop and manage a 3-4 year innovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.

  • Optimise existing product formulations to enhance profit margins without impacting quality.

  • Reformulate products as necessary to maintain high standards of quality and efficacy when ingredients become unavailable.

  • Provide training and host innovation sessions to support team members.

  • Collaborate with contract manufacturer labs, supplying thorough briefs to guide sample development.

  • Conduct competitor, market, and clinical research analyses to inform product innovation.

  • Lead recipe creation and manage documentation across all phases from concept to launch.

  • Source new ingredients that meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements; act as a key point of contact for initial specifications and lead times.

  • Research quality improvement methods, working alongside the quality manager to create protocols.

  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration through each stage of the New Product Development (NPD) process.

  • Ensure compliance by compiling necessary documentation for product information files (PIFs).

  • Conduct artwork reviews in Asana, adhering to legal standards for different regions.

  • Update relevant product information on the CPNP and SCNP portals.

  • Stay informed on regulatory changes in key markets to maintain compliant formulations and packaging.

 

Skills and Qualifications

  • BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Nutrition.

  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in the nutrition industry.

  • Proven formulation experience in nutritional supplements (cosmetic formulation is a plus).

  • Familiarity with lab settings is beneficial but not required.

  • Strong communication skills with a focus on presenting ideas, engaging in feedback, and understanding customer needs.

  • Highly self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team.

  • Excellent project and time management skills.