Product Development Manager
VitabioticsSouth Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 12, 2026
40000 - 50000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience.
Job Description
As a Product Development Manager, you will oversee the development, production, and delivery of new products, assist in specification and research of new products, and work with internal and external teams to coordinate and deliver new Vitabiotics products and product upgrades for the market.
Requirements
- Proven product development experience with the ability to manage the full product lifecycle from concept through to launch and continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of the health and wellbeing sector.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to health and wellness products, ensuring products meet industry standards and legal requirements.
- Excellent market research and consumer insight skills, with the ability to translate customer needs and data into innovative product solutions.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, with experience working collaboratively with QC, Marketing, Operations, National Accounts, Export and Design teams.
- Strong project management skills, with experience managing timelines, product roadmaps, and development pipelines.
- Data-driven mindset, using analytics and product performance metrics to guide decision-making and product improvements.
- Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, or external partners.
- Degree educated in Bioscience or a related scientific/technical discipline (or equivalent).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across product specifications, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Bupa dental cover
- Private medical insurance
- 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products
- Staff skills training
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Pension contributions
- Sick pay support
- Free onsite parking
- Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
- Company events
- Fresh fruit and snacks
- 2 Charity days a year
- Free EV charging station
