Assistant product development manager: this is an important role in the RDQ organization requiring someone to work with cross functional teams to design/ implement RDQ project launches. The person supports the wider Fish team  - Designing new products, undertaking pre & post trial activities across both product & packaging – administrative & practical -  as well as providing the required support during factory trials & 1^st productions. Work streams will stretch across all aspects of the NPD process - innovation, renovations  and maintenance activities e.g. cost savings -  as business priorities demand. 

Technical project management of complex NPD & EPD projects in accordance with the agreed procedures to ensure successful and timely delivery of the projects

• Represent R&D within cross-functional teams to deliver range extensions, renovations, innovations and cost savings across UK & EU projects
• Provide technical knowledge to ensure all product executions are right first time, profitable, competitive, legal & meet brand requirements
• Ensure product approval process is completed (including actions identified) and responsibility transferred to SU & QA
• Works with project team and builds strong relationships across multiple functions

Good knowledge of ingredients, supply chains & manufacturing processes through close supplier & factory interaction

• Ensure all products/prototypes used for consumer research are safe and representative
• Ensure all necessary trials are completed satisfactorily and documented, reference samples stored & risks communicated. Monitor costs of trials
• Ensure the appropriate post-trial testing programs are well considered & implemented successfully to enable correct recommendations are made in execution of projects
• Generate accurate technical data and writing of ingredient & product related specifications, considering & writing Safety by Design, whilst ensuring ingredient & products are harmonised / efficiently managed wherever possible

Build & maintain strong relationships with colleagues in RDQ & other functions (MU’s, SU’s, Procurement & Category Marketing)

• Ensure smooth project management across the project team with close interaction with Cluster & segment RDQ teams as required
• Encourages cross fertilisation of knowledge with wider RDQ colleagues
• Take responsibility for self-development and exhibit Nomad cultural behaviours

• Relevant Science Degree – eg Food Science, or 2+ years proven experience working in FMCG product development role
• English speaking incl technical language.
• Full UK driving licence (as some travel may be required)