Product Development Manager (Specialized Nutrition)

TL;DR

Product Development Manager (Specialized Nutrition): Leading a complex portfolio across innovation, renovation, and productivity for specialized nutrition products across ANZ export markets with an accent on end-to-end recipe design and scale-up. Focus on managing high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance in ANZ and Asia, and optimizing product superiority.

Location: Hybrid working in ANZ (Australia and New Zealand)

Company

A leading global food & beverage company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, focusing on capability building and engagement.
• Manage the ANZ product development project portfolio across innovation, renovation, and productivity.
• Own end-to-end product development from recipe design and trials to factory scale-up and launch.
• Partner with global Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Medical teams to deliver an innovation pipeline.
• Ensure all products meet nutritional, sustainability, safety, and regulatory requirements while optimizing cost.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve complex product, process, or compliance challenges.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in Product Development within FMCG, specifically in dairy or specialized nutrition.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex project portfolios.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end innovation and product development processes.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks relevant to ANZ and Asia markets.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice to have

• Digital savvy and eagerness to adapt to evolving technologies and modern ways of working.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model.
• "Thank hirify.global it’s Friday!" with 3pm finishes every Friday.
• Comprehensive reward package including Health and Life insurance.
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Employee Share Subscription Plan available after 12 months.
• Personalized learning and development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Submission of Resume and Cover letter.
• Two rounds of interviews.
• Welcome and onboarding.