Product Developer - Beverages
Location: Remote/1 day per week in the office in London
Industry: Functional Drinks
Core Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Development
- Oversee product development projects from initial concept through to commercial launch, liaising with manufacturing partners throughout sampling and production stages.
- Research new ingredients, market trends, and innovations within supplements and functional beverage categories. Assess scientific literature to support evidence-led formulation decisions.
- Attend manufacturing facilities during key production runs and first-time launches.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Assist with ensuring product compliance across international territories including the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.
- Prepare and review product packaging copy to ensure labelling aligns with relevant regulations.
- Assess product claims, promotional materials, and marketing content to ensure compliance standards are maintained.
- Work alongside the marketing team to ensure communications remain within regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and compliant product information across e-commerce platforms.
- Manage technical documentation, nutritionals, and artwork records.
Quality & Technical Support
- Support customer service with technical product-related queries when required.
- Coordinate external laboratory testing, including microbiological analysis, heavy metal screening, and nutritional verification.
- Maintain supplier quality documentation and technical records.
- Review production Certificates of Analysis to verify ingredient integrity and finished product quality.
- Inspect retained production samples and escalate any quality concerns identified.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within product development or technical functions, ideally in supplements, nutrition, or beverage categories.
- Experience working with external manufacturing partners.
- Good understanding of technical, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.