Senior Product Development Manager - Beverages

FMCG People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in London is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering innovative beverage products, requiring expertise in sensory science and project management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science or Chemistry, along with hands-on experience in product development from lab to factory. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Food Science/Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in developing innovative beverage products from formulation to process scale up.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of sensory science.
• Creative individual capable of translating market trends into innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new liquid development projects.
• Work with internal and external teams to drive innovation.
• Oversee scale up from laboratory to production.

Skills

Innovative beverage product development

Sensory science understanding

Project management

Translating market trends

Education

Degree in Food Science/Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

£60,000 - £70,000 12 Month FTC

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Product Development Manager for a rapidly growing drinks business based in central London on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This entrepreneurial business produces a range of premium products which have won them a number of high-profile awards in recent years.

The Senior Product Development Manager will be responsible for successful delivery of new liquid development projects for the business. You will work closely with internal and external internal teams to drive innovation and ensure the business remains one step ahead of industry trends. You will utilise your strong understanding of sensory science to develop innovative products and oversee the scale up to production.

The successful Senior Product Development Manager will possess the following skills and experiences:

• Educated to degree level in Food Science/Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in developing innovative beverage products, from product formulation to process scale up from laboratory to factory.
• An understanding of sensory science and strong project management skills.
• A creative individual capable of translating market trends into innovative products.

This is a great opportunity for a talented Product Development Manager to join a highly innovative business, taking the lead on several high-profile projects.