NPD Leader – Wellness & Probiotic Products (Hybrid)

Pure Human Resources Ltd; Andover; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 22 days

Bank holidays

Pension 4%

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Product samples

Discounts on products

Quarterly nutrition consults

Résumé du poste

Wren Laboratories in Andover is seeking an Innovation & Product Development Manager to shape the NPD strategy and drive portfolio growth. You’ll lead end-to-end development from concept to launch, assess ingredients and formats, and ensure commercial viability through close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, International, and Supply Chain.

The role requires building a strong Technical Team, managing timelines and budgets, and guiding product documentation and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Established product development or technical experience within the food, health food or supplement industry.
• Understanding of health food or supplement sector and formulation knowledge.
• Experience leading or developing a team.
• Relevant health-related degree or diploma.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product quality and technical documentation.
• Commercial considerations including feasibility, cost and margins.
• Knowledge of physiology and the gut microbiome.
• Ability to interpret scientific publications into product solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and adaptable with deadline-driven delivery.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver the NPD and portfolio strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify new product opportunities via consumer insights and market trends.
• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch and post-launch optimisation.
• Evaluate ingredients, strains, formats, dosage, claims, costs and margins.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, International, Supply Chain and Scientific Affairs.
• Manage portfolio planning, timelines, risks and reporting.
• Build supplier relationships and input on pricing and exclusivity.
• Oversee documentation, specifications, testing, stability and regulatory needs.
• Support international product registrations with evidence and substantiation.
• Contribute to packaging development with sustainability and supply considerations.
• Lead and develop the Technical Team, setting objectives and development plans.
• Oversee budgets, recruitment and onboarding while improving processes.

Connaissances

Product development experience

Health/food sector knowledge

Team leadership

Health science degree

Formulation understanding

Commercial awareness

Gut microbiome understanding

Scientific interpretation

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Formation

Health-related or food science degree

Description du poste

Wren Laboratories in Andover is seeking an Innovation & Product Development Manager to shape the NPD strategy and drive portfolio growth. You’ll lead end-to-end development from concept to launch, assess ingredients and formats, and ensure commercial viability through close collaboration with Marketing, Sales, International, and Supply Chain.

The role requires building a strong Technical Team, managing timelines and budgets, and guiding product documentation and regulatory readiness.