Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager

Leeds (Hybrid Working)

Circa £50,000 + Benefits

A well-known consumer brand in the personal care sector is looking for a Product Development Manager to join its Leeds-based team. This is an opportunity to lead the development of innovative products from concept through to launch within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The Role

You will manage the full product development lifecycle, ensuring projects are commercially viable, delivered on time, and meet strict quality and regulatory standards. Working cross-functionally, you’ll play a key role in bringing new products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product opportunities and translate them into clear development briefs
• Build commercially sound business cases using market, consumer, and internal insights
• Lead multiple projects, managing timelines, budgets, and specifications
• Maintain accurate project plans and provide clear stakeholder updates
• Oversee product testing to ensure quality, safety, and compliance
• Prepare technical documentation to support regulatory requirements and approvals
• Manage supplier sourcing, onboarding, and cost negotiations
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Packaging teams

About You

• Experience in product development within a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical devices, cosmetics, or similar)
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness, including understanding of P&L, margin, and cost structures
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and inform decisions
• Confident communicator, able to present technical and numerical information clearly
• Effective stakeholder manager with a collaborative approach
• Proactive problem-solver, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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