Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition | Myprotein

The role

You will lead formulation development of Sport Nutrition products and manage end-to-end NPD projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely delivery of business priority launches.

What you will do

• Lead formulation development of Sport Nutrition products
• Coordinate product samples, tasting sessions, sensory reviews and feedback
• Translate consumer needs, market trends, competitor activity and business priorities into product concepts and briefs
• Lead end-to-end project management across NPD
• Analysis of market research and consumer insights to develop products
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
• Work with external partners including suppliers, manufacturers and flavour houses
• Support development of product positioning, consumer benefits, claims, pack requirements and range architecture
• Mentor Junior technologists

Required qualifications

• A degree in Sports Nutrition or Food Science or equivalent
• 3–5 years in a R&D /NPD function
• Ability to develop new formulations and improve existing formulations with sensory skills
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle
• Strong commercial mindset
• Strong project management skills
• Conscientious and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• A structured, detail-focused and proactive approach to work
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across different functions
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers or external development partners is essential

Nice to have

• Knowledge of sports nutrition, powder products or performance ingredients
• Experience working with external/global manufacturers or partners

Benefits

• Access bespoke development programmes
• Continued development through upskilling programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Day off for birthday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave
• Buy back up to 3 days each year
• 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months
• Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with in-house GP
• Access to 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa
• State-of-the-art on-site gym
• Access to on-site physio

About the company

THG is a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Their portfolio includes brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty.