Senior New Product Development Scientist

This role combines practical, hands-on work with detailed, computer-based tasks to support the development of powders, pastes, capsules, tablets, and other product formats, as well as the improvement of existing products within the ADM Protexin Development Department. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and organisation of development trials, sourcing raw materials.

The role also involves conducting compatibility trials, troubleshooting, and interpreting and reporting results to contribute to the creation of new products across animal health areas. As a Senior Development Scientist, you will be part of the Technical & Development team, helping to bring new formulations to life through the effective support of product trials and the preparation for their successful launch. Acting as a Team Leader for the B2C side of the NPD team the role provides overall coordination for all Animal and Human B2C development projects working alongside other members of the team e.g. Development Scientist, NPD Lab Technician

Main Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Education & Experience:

• 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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