Senior Research and Development Manager

Consumer Healthcare | London (hybrid)

Allerton Bishop is partnered with a global consumer healthcare organisation to appoint a Senior R&D Manager

This is a high-impact, international role focused on New Product Introduction (NPI), Existing Product Development (EPD), and Technology Transfer across a multi-site manufacturing network.

Operating at the intersection of R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial, this position will play a critical role in bringing new products to market, transferring products across regions, and supporting expansion into new geographies.

Role Responsibilities

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of new product launches and product transfers, ensuring seamless execution across global manufacturing sites and external partners. This is a strategic and operational role, suited to someone who can drive programmes while influencing stakeholders across functions and regions.

Key Duties

• Lead global New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes from development through to commercialisation
• Oversee Existing Product Development (EPD) and lifecycle management activities
• Manage Technology Transfer across internal sites and external CDMOs
• Support product launches into new markets and regions, aligning regulatory, supply chain and manufacturing requirements
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure aligned execution
• Drive project timelines, risk mitigation and governance across complex programmes
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Europe and global markets

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a technically credible and commercially aware leader with experience across:

• Science degree, Masters or PhD is advantageous alongside industry work experience.
• Consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, OTC or FMCG environments
• New Product Introduction (NPI), Technology Transfer, Product Development or Industrialisation
• Proven experience delivering NPI and product transfer project scale up
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, formulation and product development requirements
• Experience working across cross-functional global teams
• Ability to operate in a matrix, fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly to UK and Italy

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