Product Developer

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.

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