Product Developer - Functional Beverages & Supplements.

🚨 Product Developer - Functional Beverages & Supplements | London (Hybrid) 🚨

We're working on a hands-on Product Developer role in the functional beverages and food supplements space, with a strong focus on ready-to-drink (RTD) products.

If you enjoy being close to both product innovation and technical detail, this one sits right at the centre of NPD, compliance, and quality.

🥤 What you'll be doing:
* Leading end-to-end new product development (NPD) from concept through to launch
* Working directly with manufacturers on sampling, production, and scale-up
* Exploring trends and ingredients in functional supplements + RTD beverages
* Reviewing clinical research to support evidence-based product development
* Visiting manufacturing sites for key production runs

📋 Compliance & regulatory:
* Supporting compliance across UK, EU, US, UAE, Australia & Canada
* Writing and reviewing pack copy, claims, and marketing content
* Ensuring ecommerce listings remain accurate and compliant
* Working closely with marketing to align messaging with regulations
* Maintaining nutrition and artwork databases

🔬 Quality & technical:
* Reviewing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for every batch
* Managing third-party testing (microbiological, heavy metals, nutritional)
* Maintaining supplier QA records
* Supporting technical queries from customer service
* Approving retained samples and flagging quality issues

📍 Location: London (Hybrid)
📦 Important note: Strong preference for candidates who can be in the London office on Tuesdays (sample delivery day - high volumes handled on-site)
💷 Salary: As stated
📌 Reference: PR/087553

✅ What we're looking for:
* 3+ years' experience in product development or technical roles
* Strong experience with RTD beverages (essential/strong preference)
* Background in functional foods, beverages, or supplements
* Experience working with third-party manufacturers
* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks across multiple markets
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer