Product Developer
Location: London Remote/1 day per week in the office
Industry: Nutritional Supplements & Functional Drinks
Core Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Development
* Oversee product development projects from initial concept through to commercial launch, liaising with manufacturing partners throughout sampling and production stages.
* Research new ingredients, market trends, and innovations within supplements and functional beverage categories. Assess scientific literature to support evidence-led formulation decisions.
* Attend manufacturing facilities during key production runs and first-time launches.
Regulatory & Compliance
* Assist with ensuring product compliance across international territories including the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.
* Prepare and review product packaging copy to ensure labelling aligns with relevant regulations.
* Assess product claims, promotional materials, and marketing content to ensure compliance standards are maintained.
* Work alongside the marketing team to ensure communications remain within regulatory guidelines.
* Maintain accurate and compliant product information across e-commerce platforms.
* Manage technical documentation, nutritionals, and artwork records.
Quality & Technical Support
* Support customer service with technical product-related queries when required.
* Coordinate external laboratory testing, including microbiological analysis, heavy metal screening, and nutritional verification.
* Maintain supplier quality documentation and technical records.
* Review production Certificates of Analysis to verify ingredient integrity and finished product quality.
* Inspect retained production samples and escalate any quality concerns identified.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience within product development or technical functions, ideally in supplements, nutrition, or beverage categories.
* Experience working with external manufacturing partners.
* Good understanding of technical, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.