Senior NPD Technologist – THG Nutrition | Myprotein

Overview

In this Senior NPD Technologist role, you drive product innovation for Global Myoprotein, leading formulation work and coordinating cross-functional launches. You will translate market needs into clear development briefs, manage end-to-end NPD projects, and collaborate with brand, procurement, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure timely, market-leading products. You’ll mentor junior technologists and work with external partners to shape the range architecture and product positioning. This is a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity at Europe’s largest online sports nutrition platform.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave
• Volunteer leave after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• On-site gym and physio access

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for Sport Nutrition products with cross-functional teams
• Coordinate samples, tasting sessions, sensory reviews, and documentation of decisions
• Translate consumer needs and market trends into development briefs and concepts
• Lead end-to-end NPD project management with prioritisation and risk management
• Analyze market research and consumer insights to inform product development
• Coordinate stakeholders across Brand, Category, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Procurement, Operations and regional teams
• Collaborate with external partners including suppliers, manufacturers, flavour houses and development partners
• Support product positioning, consumer benefits, claims, pack requirements and range architecture
• Mentor junior technologists to upskill and align with business objectives

Key requirements

• Degree in Sports Nutrition or Food Science or equivalent
• 3–5 years in an R&D/NPD function
• Ability to develop new formulations and improve existing ones with sensory skills
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle from opportunity to launch and post-launch review
• Strong commercial mindset balancing innovation and consumer needs
• Strong project management with multiple simultaneous projects and stakeholders
• Conscientious, proactive, with excellent communication
• Structured, detail-focused, proactive work approach
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers or external development partners
• Knowledge of sports nutrition, powder products or performance ingredients is desirable
• Experience working with external/global manufacturers or partners is desirable
• A passion for nutritional science, health and fitness

• strong communication
• collaborative mindset
• proactive and conscientious attitude
• formulation development
• sensory analysis and tasting coordination
• market insights analysis

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