Npd Manager - Myprotein

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an NPD Manager, where you'll lead innovative product development in the health and wellness sector. This role offers the chance to work with a passionate team, driving meaningful projects from concept to market. With a focus on consumer insights and market trends, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of wellness products. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values your ideas and fosters growth, all while being part of a mission to empower healthier lifestyles globally.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

On-site gym

Access to in-house GP

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Subsidised bus pass

Anniversary gifts after 5 and 10 years

Access to on-site physio

Volunteer leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in NPD with a strong understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of NPD Technologists to ensure timely product development.
• Project manage NPD from concept to launch, collaborating with various teams.

Skills

NPD Management

Project Management

Market Research Analysis

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interest in Health and Wellness

Education

Degree in Nutrition

Degree in Food Technology

Job description

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

THG Nutrition & Wellness:

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we're a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day.

Everything we do is done in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we're perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry.

It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we're always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward.

Role: NPD Manager

Business Area: THG Nutrition

Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based

Why be an NPD Manager at THG Nutrition?

THG Nutrition is home to some of the most innovative and exciting supplement projects in the industry. As part of a vertically integrated business, our NPD team works at pace to launch meaningful products that make a real impact on global consumers. With direct access to performance data, consumer feedback and a collaborative, cross-functional team, you'll be empowered to drive innovation from concept through to launch-fast. If you're passionate about health and wellness, and want to work in an entrepreneurial, insight-led environment where your ideas become real products, THG is the place to grow your career.

Reporting to the Head of Innovation, the NPD Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of a variety of wellness focused products across Myprotein and Myvitamins. Executing launches globally in both D2C and B2B channels, product formats include, but not limited to, VMS, gummies, superfoods and collagen RTMs. This role will focus on driving innovation in a rapidly growing space, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class products aligning with consumer trends and insights.

This role manages a team of passionate product technologists. It works cross-functionally with key stakeholders including procurement, compliance, brand, and creative teams, as well as external suppliers to bring commercially viable and technically sound products to market.

What are the key responsibilities?

• Manage and lead a team of NPD Technologists, providing guidance and support across all product development projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay up to date with current and emerging market trends, reporting on opportunities and developments.
• Analyse and consolidate market research and consumer insights to inform product development strategies.
• Develop and refine product formulations in line with trends, claims, and brand positioning.
• Ensure all product development is compliant with relevant legislation and internal standards across multiple markets.
• Project manage NPD from concept through to launch, working closely with procurement, compliance, brand, and creative teams.
• Create and manage detailed product specifications.
• Brief and manage suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical, operational and commercial requirements.
• Approve packaging and product compliance to ensure a smooth path to market
• Support cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring successful product launches.
• Monitor sales and customer feedback to evaluate product success, identifying areas for improvement and continuous improvement.

What skills/experience do I need for this role?

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Technology, or similar field.
• Experience working with suppliers to develop and commercialise new products, including managing briefs and ensuring technical and operational.
• Commercially aware with experience of understanding price hierarchy, cost engineering and marketing investment requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in NPD, with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring a small team.
• Experience working with products sold internationally (non-region specific)
• Strong project management and communication skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with strong commercial and technical awareness
• Interest in the health, wellness, and the supplement market.
• Clear understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

What's on offer?

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service

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