Product Development Lead, Consumer Innovation & R&D

Nomad Foods Inc; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Foods Inc seeks a senior Product Development leader to drive the segment product strategy and innovation pipeline across MWBs and growth platforms. You will oversee an R&D programme, collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chains and R&D to deliver on renovation targets, and ensure competitive product superiority.

You will develop and maintain technical expertise, lead key projects, and ensure compliance with CSR and nutrition targets while delivering ROI across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Relevant Science Degree or significant experience in an FMCG product development/technical role.
• Proficient in English language.
• Track record of successful innovation within food or other FMCG category.
• Eager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviour.
• Experience of concept development and rapid prototyping.
• Basic understanding of IP to generate competitive advantage.
• Good understanding of food science and ingredient-process interactions.
• Track record of driving innovation from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Developing an R&D portfolio aligned to growth platforms with clear deliverables.
• Manage portfolio ROI and prioritisation decisions.
• Lead implementation across in-house factories and Copack.
• Oversee projects across F4G, Insourcing and BC initiatives.
• Deliver product across Brand, PL, Export and FS channels.
• Maintain deep technical expertise and act as a consultant across segments.

Skills

English proficiency

Innovation in FMCG

Consumer behaviour insight

Concept development

Rapid prototyping

Intellectual property basics

Food science knowledge

Prototype to production

Education

Science degree

Job description

Nomad Foods Inc seeks a senior Product Development leader to drive the segment product strategy and innovation pipeline across MWBs and growth platforms. You will oversee an R&D programme, collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chains and R&D to deliver on renovation targets, and ensure competitive product superiority.

You will develop and maintain technical expertise, lead key projects, and ensure compliance with CSR and nutrition targets while delivering ROI across the portfolio.