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Lead Product Developer

Rockfield Specialist Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QU, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is for a lead product developer at a global FMCG manufacturer, focusing on product development from concept to launch.
  • Candidates should have a degree in food science or food technology and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The position involves managing a portfolio of complex NPD projects and understanding consumer insights to develop new products.
  • Strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential for success in this role.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role in driving innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing and evolving global FMCG manufacturer as a lead product developer, managing the pipeline of concept-to-launch product development, working at the forefront of food technology and sustainability, developing new products and driving innovation and excellence for a range of market-leading global consumer products.

You will be responsible for:

Leading a portfolio of complex NPD and innovation projects

Understanding customer and consumer insights and translating into safe, legal and repeatable specifications

Ensure delivery of the R&D plan to agreed timings, budget and quality standards

Forging strong and effective relationships with a network of technical and non-technical stakeholders, both internally and with suppliers.

About you

You will be qualified by degree (or equivalent) in food science or food technology and have a sound technical understanding of the effects of ingredients - experience of powder-manufacturing processes would be highly desirable - new process technologies and managing multiple projects. You will also have a high level of numeracy in order to interpret trend analysis and consumer insights, with some knowledge of statistical tools for analysing data.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to further their career. If you are interested and have a proven track record of success, we would like to hear from you. Please call Camilla Clark at Rockfield Specialist Recruitment or apply now, with your CV, on-line.

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