New Product Development Lead
£45,000 / Gateshead / Oct 15, 2025
Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £10m turnover and employing 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. Their platform combines personalised technology with individualised coaching to deliver cutting edge support for nutrition and habit-forming, sustainable lifestyle changes. Developing on an existing product portfolio, they now seek a New Product Development Lead – Protein and Supplements - to take ownership of the development and launch of new products from concept to shelf.
You will research market trends, create formulations, work with ingredient suppliers, ensure compliance with industry regulations and collaborate with Marketing and Operations to bring new ideas to life.
As New Product Development Lead, you will:
· Research industry trends, consumer demand and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities
· Develop and refine formulations for protein powders, supplements and related products
· Work closely with suppliers, manufacturers and laboratories on samples, testing and scale-up
· Produce and maintain accurate product specifications
· Carry out product testing with the team, relevant stakeholders and the wider market
· Ensure products meet all relevant regulations, including labelling, claims and quality standards
· Project manage the development timeline from concept to commercial launch
· Collaborate with Marketing to position and launch products effectively
· Monitor product performance and seek continuous improvements
· Work with Production to ensure adequate stock levels
As New Product Development Lead, you will need:
· A degree in Food Science, Nutrition or Chemistry
· Experience of product development within food, sports nutrition or supplements
· Knowledge of food regulations, labelling laws and supplement compliance
· Strong project management and organisational skills
· Excellent communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders
· A creative, problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation in Health & Wellbeing
· Understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and the commercial implications of new products
Salary & benefits:
· £30-45k pa
· 25 days holiday + bank holidays
· Employee discounts
· Free on-site gym
· Enhanced sick pay scheme
· Enhanced maternity/paternity pay