Senior Manager - Product Research & Development in London

Senior Manager - Product Research & Development in London

London Full-Time 47250 - 57750 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Zachary Daniels

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead product innovation and create exciting new products for a top consumer brand.
  • Company: Join a leading company that values creativity and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence strategy and collaborate with talented teams.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of products that millions will love and use.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in product innovation and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.

Job Description

Senior Manager - Product Research & Development Food, Beverage and promotional merchandise West London| Hybrid | up to £100k + Excellent Benefits Ready to shape the products everyone will be talking about next?This isn't about maintaining what's already working.

It's about creating what's next.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager - R&D manager to lead the future product strategy and create new exciting and innovative products for one of the world's most recognised consumer brands.

This is an opportunity to influence what millions of customers experience, leading innovation from the very first spark of an idea through to a successful market launch.

If you're naturally curious, commercially minded and thrive on turning consumer insight into winning products, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

The Opportunity You'll own the innovation agenda, identifying emerging trends, understanding changing consumer behaviours and building a pipeline of exciting new products that deliver real commercial impact.

Working alongside senior leadership, you'll influence strategic direction, inspire cross-functional teams and partner with suppliers to bring innovative ideas to life.

No two days will look the same.

One day you'll be exploring the latest market trends and consumer insights, the next you'll be presenting innovation strategy to senior stakeholders or overseeing product trials before launch.

This is a role where creativity meets commerciality.

What You'll Be Doing Defining the long-term innovation strategy in line with business growth ambitions.

Turning consumer, market and trend insights into commercially successful product opportunities.

Owning the innovation pipeline from idea generation through to launch.

Leading end-to-end product development across multiple categories.

Managing cross-functional project delivery, ensuring launches happen on time and to the highest standard.

Building strong partnerships with suppliers to develop and scale new concepts.

Influencing senior stakeholders and creating alignment around innovation priorities.

Supporting commercial performance by delivering products customers genuinely want.

Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing innovation team.

About You You'll already have a strong track record within leadership, product innovation, product development or strategic innovation, ideally within a fast-paced consumer environment.

You'll also bring: Significant experience leading innovation from concept through to launch.

The ability to translate consumer insight into commercial success.

Strong commercial awareness with a passion for customer-led innovation.

Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Experience working with suppliers and external innovation partners.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.

A collaborative leadership style that brings people together around a shared vision.

Why You'll Love It This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business that continually invests in innovation, people and customer experience.

You'll have the freedom to influence strategy, shape future product direction and work alongside talented, passionate people who love bringing new ideas to life.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas won't just be heard-but will become reality-this is the opportunity to make your mark.

Apply today to find out more.

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Senior Manager - Product Research & Development in London employer: Zachary Daniels

Join a leading FMCG company in North Lanarkshire, where you will not only manage engineering activities but also play a pivotal role in driving safety and efficiency in a dynamic production environment. With a strong emphasis on career progression and a supportive work culture, this employer is dedicated to fostering employee growth and development, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Zachary Daniels

Contact Details:

Zachary Daniels Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Manager - Product Research & Development in London

Product Innovation
Consumer Insight Analysis
Market Trend Identification
Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Partnership Development