New Product Development Manager | MyProtein

Role: New Product Development Manager - MyProtein

Myprotein, THG’s largest brand. You will find an unrivalled passion from the staff in Myprotein, whose dedication over the years have turned it into market leader in multiple territories globally. Myprotein, from production through to PR, is a large single unit working consistently to deliver rapid growth in a fast moving industry. Innovation, creativity and resourcefulness are common characteristic of the staff across all departments in this ever expanding team.

NPD Manager (Core Sports Nutrition):

Reporting to Head of NPD, NPD Manager methodically sets out NPD strategy for Myprotein’s core sports nutrition range, building out sports nutrition supplement products and sub-ranges, driving incremental revenue growth via innovation, continuous quality improvement and margin maximization. Propels business into new product categories and solutions by exceptional market expertise; championing lateral thinking and influencing key stakeholders. Highly effective at delivering NPD with others – managing a team of NPD Technologist who handle hands-on application work. The role will involve high degree of problem solving, talent development and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to North America General Manager, the NPD Manager methodically sets out NPD strategy for Myprotein's core sports nutrition range, building out sports nutrition supplement products and sub-ranges, driving incremental revenue growth via innovation, continuous quality improvement, and margin maximization
• Propels business into new product categories and solutions by exceptional market expertise; championing lateral thinking and influencing key stakeholders
• Highly effective at delivering NPD with others - managing a team of NPD Technologist who handle hands-on application work
  The role will involve high degree of problem solving, talent development and project management
• Managing a team of NPD Technologists focusing on Core Sports nutrition (e.g., ready-to-mix powder products aimed at performance/body-composition improvement)
• Setting-out and delivering NPD strategy for Core NPD to meet agreed KPIs across multiple sales streams
• Project managing from concept to launch, meeting delivery deadlines accurately
• Managing high volume of complex projects, prioritizing well and tactically assigning resource
• Tracking performance of all managed categories/regions/products and making strategic NPD decisions based on these
• Leading methodical concept & formulation development, considering internal data, nutritional knowledge/evidence-based practice, market research, commercial aspects, technical feasibility and food law compliance
• Aligning with the wider territory/marketing/brand teams to collectively drive the innovation across the business
• Managing suppliers - working to technical, operational and commercial constraints
• Developing talent - supporting other teams to bring products to successful launch, championing professional development and true innovation
• Frequently assessing and reviewing the NPD process and providing recommendations for improvements to elevate quality and speed to market
• Keeping up to date with latest technologies, trends and research

Qualifications:

• Exceptional understanding of the sports nutrition industry and supplement formulation
• Nutrition/Food technology degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5-year experience in NPD (or equivalent)
• Experience in managing a small team
• Understanding of NPD stage/gate process
• Proven track record of business growth via NPD planning & execution
• Enthusiastic and proactive personality, excellent communication skills, working well as part of a team. Experience working across satellite offices preferred
• Able to work well under pressure and deliver to strict deadlines
• Problem solving, lateral thinking and creativity

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in-office; 2 day WFH
• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
• Office Location: New York City
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401K matched up to 5%
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short and long-term disability
• Summer Fridays (early end time)
• Exclusive employee discounts on THG Brands
• Many more...