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Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition | Myprotein

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education: Master's
Languages: English
Benefits mentioned: Generous paid leave

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<div class="content-intro">About THG  We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.  Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.  From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.   With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? </div>  Life at THG Nutrition THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries — to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day. The Role  As Senior NPD Technologist, you will be responsible for the development of product innovation across the Global Myoprotein product category. As Europe's largest online Sports Nutrition, this is a rare opportunity to be at the frontier of the industry. Your role will be all‐encompassing, responsible for ensuring market‐leading developments whilst collaborating with key stakeholders – brand, procurement, compliance and supply chain – to ensure timely delivery of business priority launches.  Key Responsibilities  <ul> <li>Lead formulation development of Sport Nutrition products in close collaboration with cross- functional teams to ensure best-in-class launches. </li> <li>Coordinate product samples, tasting sessions, sensory reviews and feedback, ensuring decisions are clearly documented and followed through. </li> <li>Translate consumer needs, market trends, competitor activity and business priorities into clear product concepts and development briefs. </li> <li>Lead end‐to‐end project management across NPD, ensuring clear prioritisation, communication, and risk management. </li> <li>Analysis of market research and consumer insights to develop products. </li> <li>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Brand, Category, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Procurement, Operations and regional teams. </li> <li>Work with external partners, including suppliers, manufacturers, flavour houses and other development partners. </li> <li>Support the development of product positioning, consumer benefits, claims, pack requirements and range architecture. </li> <li>Mentor Junior technologists to upskill and lead in line with business objectives. </li> </ul> Experience and Skills  <ul> <li>A degree in Sports Nutrition or Food Science or equivalent. </li> <li>3–5 years in a R&D/NPD function. </li> <li>Ability to develop new formulations and improve existing formulations with sensory skills. </li> <li>Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to launch and post-launch review. </li> <li>Strong commercial mindset with a clear balance of innovation and consumer needs. </li> <li>Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time. </li> <li>Conscientious and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills. </li> <li>A structured, detail-focused and proactive approach to work. </li> <li>Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across different functions. </li> <li>Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers or external development partners is essential. </li> <li>Knowledge of sports nutrition, powder products or performance ingredients is desirable. </li> <li>Experience working with external/global manufacturers or partners is desirable </li> <li>A passion for nutritional science, health and fitness. </li> </ul> What’s in it for me?  Career Development  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. </li> </ul> Enhanced Leave  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Up to 10 days compassionate leave. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Buy back up to 3 days each year. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. </li> </ul> Wellbeing Support  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">State-of-the-art on-site gym. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Access to our on-site physio. </li> </ul> Other Perks  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">On-site staff shop.  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion">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.</div>

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