Product Developer - Beverages
Location: Remote/1 day per week in the office in London
Industry: Functional Drinks
Core Responsibilitie
* sProduct Innovation & Developmen
* tOversee product development projects from initial concept through to commercial launch, liaising with manufacturing partners throughout sampling and production stage
* sResearch new ingredients, market trends, and innovations within supplements and functional beverage categories. Assess scientific literature to support evidence-led formulation decision
* sAttend manufacturing facilities during key production runs and first-time launche
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Regulatory & Complian
* ceAssist with ensuring product compliance across international territories including the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Austral
* iaPrepare and review product packaging copy to ensure labelling aligns with relevant regulatio
* nsAssess product claims, promotional materials, and marketing content to ensure compliance standards are maintain
* edWork alongside the marketing team to ensure communications remain within regulatory guidelin
* esMaintain accurate and compliant product information across e-commerce platfor
* msManage technical documentation, nutritionals, and artwork reco
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Quality & Technical Supp
* ortSupport customer service with technical product-related queries when requi
* redCoordinate external laboratory testing, including microbiological analysis, heavy metal screening, and nutritional verificat
* ionMaintain supplier quality documentation and technical reco
* rdsReview production Certificates of Analysis to verify ingredient integrity and finished product qual
* ityInspect retained production samples and escalate any quality concerns identif
ied
Skills & Experi
* enceMinimum 3 years’ experience within product development or technical functions, ideally in supplements, nutrition, or beverage catego
* riesExperience working with external manufacturing part
* nersGood understanding of technical, regulatory, and compliance requirem
* entsStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurre
ntly