• Coordinate key activities and maintain adequate project records for the successful launch of Animal and Human health dietary supplements to support new developments in B2C.
• Provide technical know-how for the formulation of Pet dietary supplements to support new developments within the business, in alignment with Senior Manager for CD&D H&W B2C for B2C innovation projects.
• Plan, execute, and supervise trials within the team (as appropriate) utilising; contract manufacturers, benhtop equipment, and advanced equipment in the dedicated development suite to support new product innovation within animal health.
• Support the development and setup of new products with Contract Manufacturers.
• In co-ordination with Regulatory, Marketing and Sales, facilitate the growth of B2C products in export markets.
• Support EPD and LCM team for the reformulation of existing products according to Compliance and Business requirements.
• Work with the Development Scientists and Technicians to define and establish manufacturing parameters for novel Pet formulations in collaboration with the development team, ensuring scalability and consistency.
• Interpret, follow, and enforce manufacturing and experimental instructions; utilise the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for all relevant documentation, scheduling, and tracking.
• Operate all laboratory and test equipment safely, fully aware of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) status of materials, and adhere to all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Undertake required training in laboratory procedures, safety, and equipment operation to maintain professional competence.

• A good level of IT knowledge is essential to operate our ERP system and to efficiently present product development reports.
• An aptitude for problem solving is essential along with self-motivation, initiative with an enquiring and growth mindset.
• Good communication and influencing skills to be able to work effectively in a cross functional organisation structure

• Degree in physical / material sciences, biology, chemistry, or equivalent is highly desirable and understanding of microbiology would be very useful.
• Prior experience in project management is essential.
• Prior expErience with Animal Feeds is essential.
• Prior experience working with contract manufacturers is ideal.
• Familiarity working with powder products such as capsules, tablets, stick packs is ideal.
• Work experience within an animal feed or nutraceutical industry development environment is advantageous.

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