Senior NPD Technologist - THG Nutrition | Myprotein

About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Life at THG Nutrition THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries — to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day. The Role As Senior NPD Technologist, you will be responsible for the development of product innovation across the Global Myoprotein product category. As Europe's largest online Sports Nutrition, this is a rare opportunity to be at the frontier of the industry. Your role will be all ‐ encompassing, responsible for ensuring market ‐ leading developments whilst collaborating with key stakeholders – brand, procurement, compliance and supply chain – to ensure timely delivery of business priority launches. Key Responsibilities • Lead f ormulation development of Sport Nutrition products in close collaboration with cross - function al teams to ensure best-in-class launches. • Coordinate product samples, tasting sessions, sensory reviews and feedback, ensuring decisions are clearly documented and followed through. • Translate consumer needs, market trends, competitor activity and business priorities into clear product concepts and development briefs. • Lead end ‐ to ‐ end project management across NPD, ensuring clear prioritisation, communication, and risk management. • Analysis of market research and consumer insights to develop products . • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Brand, Category, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Technical, Procurement, Operations and regional teams. • Work with external partners, including suppliers, manufacturers, flavour houses and other development partners. • Support the development of product positioning, consumer benefits, claims, pack requirements and range architecture. • Mentor Junior technologists to upskill and lead in line with business objectives . Experience and Skills • A degree in Sports Nutrition or Food Science or equivalent. • 3 –5 years in a R&D /NPD function. • Ability to develop new formulations and improve existing formulations with sensory skills. • Understanding of the product development lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to launch and post-launch review. • Strong commercial mindset with a clear balance of innovation and consumer needs. • Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders at the same time. • Conscientious and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills. • A structured, detail-focused and proactive approach to work. • Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across different functions . • Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers or external development partners is essential . • 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. What’s in it for me? Career Development • Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and d