Senior Product Development Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d • $170,000 - $240,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Development Manager leads, drives, develops, and supports the development of innovative and competitive Medical Nutrition products that meet market needs, comply with regulatory and quality requirements, align with global plans, and are delivered on time. The role leads and develops the Product Development Medical Nutrition team, provides technical direction, supports business pipeline and operational strategy, and builds capability for future innovation. It works across internal teams, markets, business partners, and external partners, including third-party manufacturers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical studies, or a related field, plus at least 9 years of related food-industry experience; alternatively, a Ph.D. in a related field and 6 years of experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team and motivate people.
• Understanding of operational set-up categories.
• Ability to manage resources and budget requirements, including capital expenditure and cost evaluation.
• In-depth knowledge of the area of responsibility.
• Ability to foster mutual trust, drive success, and promote an inclusive and diverse culture.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and understanding of business and technical interrelationships.
• Availability to travel to different locations and manufacturing sites.
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Nestlé Corporate Business Principles.
• Knowledge of food science and technology.
• Good knowledge of ready-to-drink (RTD) categories and innovation and renovation (I&R) pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage resources within the Product Development Medical Nutrition team to support product development projects and assist businesses with pipeline and operational strategy definitions.
• Implement and document employee development plans, including opportunities such as short-term assignments and training.
• Provide technical guidance on products, ingredients, processing parameters, and equipment.
• Drive innovative solutions during project development and propose alternatives when technical or regulatory constraints prevent the original idea from being achieved.
• Ensure appropriate service and support are exchanged between the team and other departments and stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate protection strategies, including intellectual property protections and non-disclosure agreements, particularly for development or manufacturing with third parties.
• Ensure goals are achieved.
• Maintain and strengthen core competencies within the group and with pilot plants and factories.
• Develop short-, mid-, and long-term plans to support future innovation in concepts and technologies.
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies, concepts, processes, products, and equipment, and develop applications for new uses.
• Communicate progress orally and in writing to all levels of Nestlé management.
• Build synergies through networking with relevant R&D units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, and external partners.
• Comply with Nestlé Integrated Management Systems and company policies and procedures.
• Travel to locations and internal or external manufacturing sites to lead and monitor the development process.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior