Product Developer

Product Developer

Central London (5 days office-based)
Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

A fast-growing FMCG business is seeking a Product Developer to support the innovation and development of both powdered and ready-to-drink products.

This is a hands-on role where you'll take products from concept through to launch, working closely with manufacturers, suppliers, customers and internal teams to deliver commercially successful products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise powder and beverage formulations.


• Translate customer and retailer briefs into market-ready products.


• Improve flavour, texture, functionality, stability and cost efficiency.


• Lead factory trials and support scale-up from development to production.


• Troubleshoot formulation, manufacturing and shelf-life challenges.


• Conduct sensory evaluations and product benchmarking.


• Ensure compliance with UK & EU regulations and maintain technical documentation.


• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to deliver projects on time.


• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Essential

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related discipline.


• 4+ years' experience in food and beverage product development.


• Experience with powders, beverages or functional ingredients.


• Strong understanding of flavour development and ingredient functionality.


• Experience managing factory trials and working with manufacturers.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Full right to work in the UK.

• FMCG or high-growth business experience.


• Experience working with UK retailers.


• Knowledge of wellness, functional or performance-focused products.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Equity participation opportunity.


• Private healthcare.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Collaborative Shoreditch office environment.


• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing consumer brand and make a genuine impact.

If you're a commercially minded Product Developer with a passion for bringing innovative products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

If this looks of interest, please click apply now for a confidential discussion.

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