NPD Technologist

Alaron; Nelson; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaron Products Limited, based in Nelson, New Zealand, is seeking an NPD Technologist to join the team. The role focuses on developing new products, conducting regulatory reviews for manufacturing and market access, and supporting the NPD, business development and technical sales functions.

The successful candidate will possess tertiary education in a related field with at least two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proven ability to work across technical and

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in a related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Formulation experience would be highly beneficial.
• Sound research and technical skills to obtain and accurately interpret technical and legal information.
• Skilled in obtaining, interpreting and presenting technical information to people in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient in compiling reports and general documentation as well as training material.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders including customers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Highly proficient in computer use including Microsoft Suite and other computer software programs.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in introducing new products including regulatory reviews for manufacturing and market access compliance.
• Support NPD, Business Development and Technical Sales functions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including customers.

Skills

Communication

Formulation experience

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

New product development

Nutraceutical awareness

Education

Tertiary education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaron Products Limited is New Zealand’s leading Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certified manufacturer and packer of complementary medicines and natural health products. We are in the process of growing our NPD team and as such we are looking to appoint the following important role:

NPD technologist

Nelson Based

New Product Development Focus / Technical Sales

We are looking for an NPD Technologist to join our team in support of our NPD, Business Development and Technical Sales functions. This full‑time position will be primarily focused on the introduction of new products including regulatory reviews for manufacturing and market access compliance.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary education in a related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Formulation experience would be highly beneficial.
• Sound research and technical skills to obtain and accurately interpret technical and legal information.
• Skilled in obtaining, interpreting and presenting technical information to people in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient in compiling reports and general documentation as well as training material.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders including customers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Highly proficient in computer use including Microsoft Suite and other computer software programs.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong problem‑solving skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically astute person who has the requisite qualifications and experience, is an effective communicator and can interact professionally and informatively within the Nutraceutical space.

Applicants will only be acknowledged where they have the immigration status to live and work in New Zealand on a permanent basis.