Global Product Development Lead Bars/High Protein Functional Snacks

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Requirements:

• You are a senior-level product development manager or seasoned/senior NPD Project Manager with a minimum of seven years of experience in end-to-end product development.
• Recognized as an expert in the confectionary, bars or protein product space.
• Extensive experience (minimum seven years) in developing protein bars from concept to market.
• Proven ability to create and refine recipes, optimizing for flavor, ingredients, and nutrition.
• Strong track record of managing product development projects successfully and meeting KPIs.
• Exceptional skills in collaborating with packaging, production, and sourcing teams specific to functional foods and beverages.
• Experience in scaling up production and resolving technical challenges.
• Capable of driving global expansion and growth initiatives in the functional food and beverage industry.
• Excellent at managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Product Development for Functional Food Products: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from NPD to final products, ensuring world-class standards.
• Recipe Mastery: Develop and refine recipes with a focus on optimal flavor, high-quality ingredients, and superior nutrition.
• Prototype Creation: Spearhead the creation and testing of prototypes, making necessary adjustments to formulations.
• Sensory Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive taste tests to ensure exceptional sensory attributes.
• Detailed Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of recipe development and ingredient specifications.
• Collaborative Approach: Drive seamless collaboration with packaging, production, and sourcing teams to ensure cohesive product development.
• Scale-Up Coordination: Partner with sourcing teams to scale up production and address technical challenges during full-scale manufacturing transitions.
• Global Expansion Facilitation: Lead initiatives that support and fuel the global expansion and growth of Vitamin Well.
• Project Oversight: Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and achievement of KPIs.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Address issues promptly to maintain project momentum and drive continuous improvement.