18 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - NPD MANAGER
My client is a health/wellness/fitness CPG business. They are looking for an NPD Manager to join their team for 18 months due to Maternity leave
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new product opportunities by researching ingredient trends and consumer demands.
- Develop and manage a 3-4 year innovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
- Optimize existing product formulations to enhance profit margins without impacting quality.
- Reformulate products as necessary to maintain high standards of quality and efficacy when ingredients become unavailable.
- Provide training and host innovation sessions to support team members.
- Collaborate with contract manufacturer labs, supplying thorough briefs to guide sample development.
- Conduct competitor, market, and clinical research analyses to inform product innovation.
- Lead recipe creation and manage documentation across all phases from concept to launch.
- Source new ingredients that meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements; act as a key point of contact for initial specifications and lead times.
- Research quality improvement methods, working alongside the quality manager to create protocols.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration through each stage of the New Product Development (NPD) process.
- Ensure compliance by compiling necessary documentation for product information files (PIFs).
- Conduct artwork reviews in Asana, adhering to legal standards for different regions.
- Update relevant product information on the CPNP and SCNP portals.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes in key markets to maintain compliant formulations and packaging.
Skills and Qualifications
- BSc in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or Nutrition.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in the nutrition industry.
- Proven formulation experience in nutritional supplements (cosmetic formulation is a plus).
- Familiarity with lab settings is beneficial but not required.
- Strong communication skills with a focus on presenting ideas, engaging in feedback, and understanding customer needs.
- Highly self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
