Innovation & Product Development Manager

Innovation & Product Development Manager Andover, SP11 8HU Full time, permanent Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office. Salary: 55-70k Competitive benefits package Helping drive global growth for one of the UK's leading wellness brands Wren Laboratories is the business behind Optibac, a leading brand in the probiotics and gut health sector.

As the business continues to develop its product range, it is looking for a commercially minded and technically strong innovation to help identify new opportunities, shape product development strategy and turn ideas into successful products.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Innovation & Product Development Manager professional who combines technical and new product development expertise with strategic thinking, commercial awareness and proven team management skills.

Working collaboratively across the business, you'll help identify what customers want, assess market opportunities and determine where new products can deliver both customer value and commercial success. You'll play an important role in setting the direction for NPD, bringing together different teams and ensuring opportunities progress from initial insight through to practical delivery. Innovation & Product Development Manager ,

the role

Develop and deliver the NPD and portfolio strategy in line with business objectives and commercial priorities. Identify new product and portfolio improvement opportunities through consumer insights, market trends, competitor analysis and commercial data.

Lead the end-to-end new product development process, from concept and formulation through feasibility, launch and post-launch optimisation. Evaluate ingredients, probiotic strains, product formats, dosage levels, product claims, costs and margins to ensure commercially viable product propositions.

Work collaboratively with Marketing, Sales, International, Supply Chain and Scientific Affairs to align product priorities and deliver successful launches. Manage portfolio planning, project gateways, timelines, risks and stakeholder reporting.

Build strong supplier relationships, providing technical and commercial input into pricing, raw materials, exclusivity opportunities and supply agreements. Oversee technical documentation, product speci...

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