New Product Development Manager

Glanbia plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in the UK seeks a New Product Development Manager to lead product design and development in health supplements. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in product development with expertise in protein-based formulations. The position offers hybrid working arrangements for a better work-life balance and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental plan

Generous family leave policy

401K

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development, preferably in health supplements.
• Expertise in protein-based formulations and functional ingredients.
• Experience in route scouting and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new products in health supplements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development.
• Manage pilot production and testing for product quality.

Skills

Strong technical acumen and problem-solving ability

Excellent project management and documentation skills

Effective communicator and collaborator

Creative, consumer-centric mindset

Education

Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Overview

New Product Development Manager — Glanbia Performance Nutrition. Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products in the space of health supplements, nutraceuticals, etc., aligned with consumer needs and market trends.
• Translate ideas into commercially viable products, ensuring technical feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and optimize lab-scale experiments, ensuring robust data generation and analysis.
• Manage pilot production and testing to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Recommend improvements in formulation, process, and equipment based on experimental outcomes.
• Develop detailed product specifications, including formulation, dosage, target audience, desired health benefits, and other product development-related documentation.
• Governance, Planning & Compliance: Ensure all R&D activities adhere to internal governance, safety protocols, and regulatory standards. Support planning and budgeting for R&D projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. Maintain zero production loss due to non-compliance or technical failure.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure seamless product development and launch. Support technology transfer and scale-up activities in coordination with manufacturing teams. Drive cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.
• Business Impact: Contribute to business growth by developing new products and improving existing formulations. Identify opportunities for innovation that enhance product performance, consumer appeal, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development (preferably with at least 3–4 years in health supplements industry in India), with a strong commercialization track record.
• Expertise in protein-based formulations, functional ingredients, and sensory optimization.
• Experience in route scouting, process development, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience in working with contract manufacturers and the ability to independently manage on-site projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Creative, consumer-centric mindset with a passion for innovation.
• Excellent project management and documentation skills.
• Financial awareness and experience in managing R&D budgets.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across functions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic industry challenges.

Market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity and welcome interest from a variety of candidates. We will consider your application without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Where and How You Will Work: The opportunity will be based in London, UK with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You: The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401K.

About Glanbia: Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands worldwide.