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Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition

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Job Category

Technical

Division

THG Nutrition

Location

UK, Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

About THG 

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.  

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

THG Nutrition & Wellness: 

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day. 

Everything we do is done in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we’re perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry.  

It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward. 

 

Role: Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition / Myprotein

Reporting to: NPD Manager  

Job Location: THG HQ (WA15 0AF) Manchester - Office based

 

The Senior NPD Technologist is responsible for driving innovation for new and existing products across the Asia & Australia category. The role will involve building out one of the most expansive supplement ranges globally, across key categories such as wellness and performance. Working alongside key suppliers, the role will involve gathering insights to drive this product's development.

The role will then involve project managing these supplements alongside key stakeholders internally, through procurement, compliance, brand and creative teams. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and consolidate market research and consumer insights.
  • Develop new products and improve existing ones based on consumer insights and approved claims.
  • Manage projects efficiently, coordinating with procurement, compliance, brand, and creative teams.
  • Brief suppliers on new ingredients while considering technical, operational, and commercial constraints.
  • Support teams to ensure successful product launches.
  • Approve packaging and ensure product compliance.
  • Research and report on current market trends.

Requirements:

  • Manage a team of 2 direct reports.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and Excel proficiency; effective presentation skills.
  • Creative and strategic thinking.
  • Proactive and critical approach.
  • Degree in Nutrition/Food Technology or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of experience in New Product Development (NPD).
  • Understanding of NPD processes from concept to launch.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Interest in fitness, supplements, and health & wellbeing.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and compliance.

 

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Discounts across THG Brands and access to the on-site shop
  • Company Doctor
  • Pension
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Birthday off
  • Onsite gym

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THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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