Head of NPD

Role: Head of NPD

Location: Hertfordshire Area

Salary: Open Salary

Lavandi Talent is currently working with a fantastic business within the Beauty and Personal Care Industry who are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Head of NPD to join their team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all New Product Development & Existing Product
• Stay aHead of industry trends for groundbreaking product development.
• Develop and execute a strategic NPD plan aligned with company goals.
• Inspire and lead a cross-functional NPD team.
• Provide clear design briefs and collaborate closely with QC for product excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end product development, ensuring timely launches.
• Manage the approval process and streamline decision-making.
• Drive the team to exceed expectations and maintain a commitment to excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product integration.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, presenting NPD strategies and results.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in NPD, within a Senior position in the Beauty, Personal Care or FMCG Sector.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Creative mindset with a track record of successful product launches.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to multi-task within a timescale and work efficiently under pressure.
• Confident, adaptable and a team player.

This is an amazing and very exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team.

If you are interested, please send your CV over to Megan to hear more about this amazing opportunity!

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Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high numbers of applications we will not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received feedback within 14 days, your application may have been unsuccessful

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