Product Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of pre-formulations, prototyping, and product development across various formats

Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in at least a couple of the mentioned categories are essential

Innovate and conceptualize disruptive ideas within relevant categories, building a vibrant New Product Development (NPD) pipeline based on consumer insights and category challenges

Lead in pilot plant and plant-level scale-up activities, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production

Document the product development pathway through detailed reports and dossiers.

Collaborate and coordinate with various functions including Innovation/Design Team, Marketing, supply chain and external academic partners

Utilize wet and instrumental analysis techniques to characterize and predict product behaviour over time

Follow and understand protocols/test methods to measure both functional and aesthetic performance

Analyze and evaluate competitor products to identify potential opportunities for innovation

Navigate the challenges of demonstrating strong innovative capabilities within the category by quickly spotting product opportunities and defining rapid development roadmaps

Demonstrate innovative capabilities and build a robust NPD pipeline

Identify product opportunities based on consumer insights and develop rapid product development strategies

Ensure all formulations meet Regulatory standards

Manage clinical trials and consumer testing for scientific product claims.

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