New Product Development Manager

FMCG People; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and nutrition company seeks a New Product Development Manager to lead product innovation from concept to market. The role includes researching trends, managing product trials, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science or related fields, proven experience in product development, and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a rapidly expanding business that values innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing products within food, sports nutrition, or dietary supplements.
• Good understanding of food regulations, labelling laws, and supplement compliance.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of new product creation from concept to launch.
• Research emerging trends and formulate new products.
• Manage trials and testing, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Product development experience

Project management

Excellent communication

Creative thinking

Understanding of food regulations

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related discipline

Job description

Salary c£40,000 - £45,000

We are currently supporting a fast-growing health and nutrition business in its search for a New Product Development Manager. The company has seen a huge amount of growth in recent years, and is in the process of moving to a new state-of-the-art facility.

The New Product Development Manager will take ownership of new product creation across protein, sports nutrition, and functional supplement categories from concept through to commercial launch. Working cross-functionally with suppliers, production partners, and internal teams, you will drive the innovation pipeline and help bring market-leading products to life.

Key responsibilities include researching emerging trends, formulating new products, managing trials and testing, ensuring compliance with food and supplement regulations, and collaborating with marketing to deliver successful launches. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on developer with a passion for health, fitness, and innovation in nutrition.

The successful New Product Development Manager will demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Proven experience developing products within food, sports nutrition, or dietary supplements.
• Good understanding of food regulations, labelling laws, and supplement compliance.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• A creative and commercially minded approach to innovation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on new product innovation within a rapidly expanding business, with clear potential for future growth and the satisfaction of seeing your ideas brought to market.