Senior NPD Technologist

Senior NPD Technologist We are proud to be working alongside our client who manufacture quality fresh and frozen fruit ingredients. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality products to a wide stream of customers including most of the major retailers. As a Senior Development Technologist, you will take ownership of New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects, working closely with NPD, customer teams, site teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role will suit someone who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills. You will drive projects through our concept-to-launch process, ensuring products are commercially viable, technically feasible, and aligned to customer strategies and business growth objectives. Acting as a key link between, development, and launch teams. Key Responsibilities Product Development and Innovation Deliver customer-focused and commercially successful NPD and EPD projects. Ensure all developments meet customer requirements, legal standards, allergen controls, sustainability goals, and welfare standards. Identify opportunities for product improvement that enhance customer satisfaction and business value. Support innovation sessions and customer presentations, bringing market trends and consumer insights to life. Become a subject matter expert within the product category. Project Management Lead projects through the Concept-to-Launch Gate ..... full job details .....