Head of Product Development & Formula Optimisation

Confidential salary
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job ID: 7461
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Neil Cope

Director - Procurement, Supply Chain & Operations

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is currently searching for a Head of Product Development & Formula Optimisation in collaboration with our FMCG client.

Your responsibilities as the Head of Production Development & Formula Optimisation include:
  • Drive the expansion of product offerings into international markets while ensuring compliance with regional requirements and cost-effective production
  • Lead formulation optimisation opportunities globally
  • Conduct in-depth market research to understand consumer preferences, regulatory requirements, and consumer nuances in target regions, and thus guide product development decisions
  • Lead the creation and optimisation of product formulations that are tailored to the specific requirements of each market, ensuring product quality and safety
  • Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to guarantee consistent product quality and safety
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance in international markets, customer feedback, and make necessary improvements to product formulas and development processes
  • Lead and develop the Product Development, Formula Optimisation and R&D team
For this Head of Product Development & Formula Optimisation role, we are looking for candidates ideally with the following skill set:
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field such as Food Science, Chemistry, or Engineering
  • 10+ years' experience in Product Development, Formula Optimisation, or related roles, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and cross-functional team
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve product offering
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Awareness of global market dynamics and consumer differences, as well as the ability to adapt product offerings accordingly
  • Fluent in English; any other language would be advantageous
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.