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The PDM is expected to actively implement the product development strategy within their MWBs & Secondary Battlefields & is accountable for developing & delivering the Innovation & renovation pipeline, alongside any associated R&D programme to meet the MWB growth & renovation targets.\nBUSINESS IMPACT:\nThis role is essential for the successful creation & delivery of a consumer-led innovation pipeline (NPD, EPD) which delivers the MWB financial & Superiority targets. They ensure their product portfolio (new & existing) continues to delight consumers & remains relevant & competitive in a changing world.\nResponsibilities\nR&D Programme\nDeveloping an R&D portfolio that represents the key priorities for each MWB/Growth platform and is fully consistent with the Nomad “Win as One” philosophy, with clear R&D deliverables, working in collaboration with Marketing, Supply chains, and R&D colleagues across the organisation\nActively manage their portfolio for maximum ROI, flagging the need for prioritisation decisions when necessary\nResponsible for implementation across in-house factories and Copack\nLeads across F4G, Insourcing and Business Continuity projects \nManages product delivery across Brand, PL, Export and FS Channels as per business requirements\nDevelops & maintains a deep technical expertise in their field (supply chains, technologies, manufacturing processes). Leads associated projects & acts as a technical consultant across segments. Ensures knowledge is captured for future use\nGovernance & Compliance\nProvides accurate & informative input into gate documents \nAll new developments are consistent with the CSR strategy and Nutrition/ Health targets\nEnsures compliance with Nomad policies & processes, including common ways of working\nLeading & developing their resources\nDeployment of their R&D resources to deliver maximum return on investment\nDeveloping individuals within their team and championing their Career Development Programmes\nDelivering their programme within an agreed budget with the R&D Head/Lead of Segment or Regional R&D Lead\nProduct strategy & superiority\nA deep understanding of relevant consumer demand spaces & drivers of liking\nDefines & champions product quality from a consumer perspective. Approves & implements recipe process changes\nDevelop Product strategies for key products in their portfolio to ensure they remain relevant and maintain competitive advantage\nProduct superiority vs our key competitors, for lead skus in each MWB\nMaintain good awareness of competitor products. ICM leadership across the segment portfolio\nR&D Contribution\nMember of R&D functional workstreams as required\nQualifications\nRelevant Science Degree or significant experience in an FMCG product development/Technical role\nProficient in English language\nTrack record of successful innovation within food or other FMCG category\nEager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviour\nExperience of concept development & rapid prototyping\nBasic understanding of the role of Intellectual property (patents, exclusivity, know-how and trade secrets) to generate competitive advantage\nGood understanding of food science and ingredient-process interactions (or packaging)\nTrack record of successfully driving innovation from prototype to full production","description_format":"text","description_chars":3397,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Food & Beverages","Aquaculture","Seafood"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T12:16:30Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":42,"reasons":["conf:5","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T02:18:13Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/undercurrent-news-product-development-manager-coated-fish","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/undercurrent-news-product-development-manager-coated-fish.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T02:18:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2425,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2575,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}