Product Development Manager, Utrecht, Utrecht

Location: Utrecht, Utrecht  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 3/4/2026  |  Job ref: 57500

The Company
Our client is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, known for its focus on health-focused products, including dairy, plant-based foods, and water. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, our client promotes healthier lifestyles and environmental care.

Role Description
As a Product Development Manager, you will lead end-to-end development of innovative nutrition products by translating consumer and business needs into scalable product solutions. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, technology, marketing, and external partners to drive formulation, testing, and commercialization within the medical nutrition category, ensuring delivery of innovation projects aligned with strategic growth objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Apply consumer-focused and exploratory approaches to develop innovative and renovated products in the adult medical nutrition category.
  • Translate long-term business and market insights into actionable R&D projects.
  • Manage the entire product development lifecycle, including concept shaping, laboratory testing, trials, and final delivery.
  • Contribute to category meetings to support strategic growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Critically assess current development processes, challenge existing methods, and capture valuable insights for continuous improvement.

Requirements
  • MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Nutrition Science, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in product development or R&D, ideally within the nutrition or food sectors.
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Innovative, consumer-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Other Information
Apply to our vacancy for more information. looking forward to hearing from you.

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