Head Of New Product Development

We are working with an iconic and disruptive beauty business looking for a Head of NPD. You will be leading a dynamic team in the development of innovative products and will steer the direction of ground-breaking solutions from idea conception through to market introduction. The business is scaling with some really exciting innovation projects to get involved with, as well as the opportunity to make it your own and expand the business into white space.

The Head of NPD will:

• Lead the NPD team and development of products, meeting high standards
• Lead and work with global industry and category experts on development of future innovation roadmap
• Drive NPD processes from concept to launch
• Leverage communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful launches
• Effectively manage and balance multiple projects, changing trends and consumer needs

Required skills and experience for the Head of NPD:

• Product development and innovation experience within consumer goods, preferably beauty space
• Commercial acumen - understanding of P&L, cross-functional departments
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Collaborative leadership and influencing skills
• Strong decision maker with ability to see things through to conclusion
• Ability to get under skin of the consumer

Please apply by CV here, or email scarlett@3search.co.uk

Regretfully, due to a high volume of applicants, we are only able to respond to those who are successful. 

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