Sr Product Development Manager

Job Description

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences;
• Develop product strategies that align with company goals and customer needs;
• Coordinate with marketing, sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that new and existing products meet development targets and support the organization’s financial goals;
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to create product concepts and prototypes;
• Prepare cost analysis when developing a new product;
• Present new ideas/opportunities to executives;
• Ensure every step of the product development process proceeds as planned;
• Make adjustments to product plans to meet business needs;
• Create marketing campaigns;
• Work directly with customers when needed in order to achieve quick project turnaround;
• Incorporate research and concept development projects and capabilities with market analysis, industry intelligence and customer monitoring to support product roadmaps and innovate new product enhancements;
• Coordinate with marketing, sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that new and existing products meet development targets and support the organization’s financial goals;
• Lead team with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives;
• Work directly with customers when needed in order to achieve quick project turnaround;
• Manage product development reports as defined on the organization chart;
• Follow cGMP guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs;
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. in Food Science or related area); along with a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in product development;
• A proactive leader able to manage multiple projects and personnel;
• Has strong analytical skills with demonstrated technical competence and initiative ;
• Basic knowledge of flavors and flavor applications;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive deadlines;
• Works effectively with people from varying functions and levels;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication;
• Flexibility to travel approximately 25%;
• Knowledge of database software; order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.