Product Development Manager

RecruitME; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health innovation company in Scunthorpe seeks a Product Development Manager to lead their R&D Team and drive product excellence. This role combines product innovation with business leadership, requiring strong project management and client engagement skills. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Nutrition or related fields and experience in the supplements industry. The position offers competitive salary and leadership influence in a fast-scaling environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing supplements, nutraceuticals, or functional foods.
• Strong understanding of bioavailability and formulation best practices.
• Exceptional project management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of sports nutrition products.
• Oversee a high-performing R&D and technical team.
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Innovation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or Sports Science

Job description

RecruitME is proud to be partnering with a pioneering and growing business at the forefront of health, wellness, and performance nutrition.

Our client, an award-winning manufacturer and innovator of science-backed supplements and functional health products, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead their R&D Team while also playing a key commercial and client-facing role.

This is more than a technical job. You’ll be a central leader within the business, reporting directly to the CEO and Board, while also representing the brand to clients, industry partners, and collaborators.

You’ll shape the next generation of high-performance products across powders, RTMs, capsules, gummies, and more.

The Role

This role combines hands-on product innovation with business leadership and client partnership. As Head of Product Development and R&D, you’ll guide all aspects of formulation and technical delivery. As a Business Manager, you’ll liaise directly with clients and stakeholders, helping translate product strategy into commercial success.

This is a high-impact, visible role in a fast-scaling company that is committed to redefining healthy living through innovation, quality, and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of cutting-edge sports nutrition and health-focused products
• Oversee a high-performing R&D and technical team, setting direction and ensuring delivery
• Act as a key point of contact for clients – attending meetings, advising on innovation, and supporting growth
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle: formulation, compliance, testing, and launch
• Guide technical development across all formats: powders, capsules, tablets, RTMs, gummies
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Compliance teams
• Monitor regulatory frameworks (FSA, EFSA, MHRA, GMP) to ensure full compliance
• Provide market insight, trend analysis, and competitor benchmarking to inform decision-making
• Report directly to the Board, advising on strategic direction and portfolio performance

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Sports Science or a related discipline (MSc or PhD preferred)
• Proven experience in developing supplements, nutraceuticals, or functional foods
• Strong understanding of bioavailability, ingredient functionality, and formulation best practice
• Commercial awareness and experience in client-facing or business development roles
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and technical documentation
• Exceptional project management and leadership capabilities
• A confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and executive stakeholders
• Passionate about wellness, performance, and continuous product innovation

Why This Role?

• Be part of a dynamic business that’s driving innovation in the health and performance nutrition space
• Play a senior leadership role across both technical development and commercial delivery
• Join an experienced, supportive team that is growing and scaling rapidly
• Direct influence on product strategy, client relationships, and long-term business success
• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and employee wellbeing initiatives

Lead the Innovation. Own the Impact. Represent the Brand.

If you’re looking to combine technical expertise with strategic influence and client engagement, this is your opportunity.

Apply now to shape the future of health and performance innovation.