NPD Technoligist - Food
Co.
Longford - onsite
Lincoln are working with a food manufacturing business for an NPD Technologist to lead product development and portfolio management for pet food, ensuring nutritional compliance, innovation, and customer satisfaction from concept to launch.
Key Responsibilities
Manage R&D activities across multiple customer accounts and formats.
Develop recipes, diets, and claims aligned with brand and regulatory standards.
Drive NPD/EPD projects from idea to market launch, meeting timelines.
Partner with site, commercial, and customer teams to deliver effective solutions.
Monitor product performance, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities.
Qualifications
Degree in Food Science, Animal Nutrition, or related field.
Experience in product development within pet food or food manufacturing.
Knowledge of nutrition, food science, legislation, and NPD processes.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communicator with proven project management skills.
Innovative and strategic thinker with problem-solving ability.
Able to build strong relationships and deliver results independently.
For more information, contact Lee Doheny at Lincoln Recruitment.