Junior Product Development Scientist

This is an important role responsible for supporting in the development of protocepts to prototypes to fit with concepts that will drive brand strategies. They will work with cross functional teams to bring to reality technical briefs. They will support the Head of Innovation in the delivery of an ambitious and transformational breakthrough product strategy that is aligned to the growth ambition and sustainability aspirations of the company. The role requires an individual who is competent and skilled at working across cultures and functions and collaborating to deliver with others. They need to be able to work effectively with internal and external partners to identify appropriate opportunities and drive development of innovative solutions, best practice approaches and systems.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of developing technical concepts into product development; Supporting in the development of solutions to technical hurdles; Supporting in the provision of a technical response to the commercial brief; Delivering bench samples and supporting/leading in the running of pilot and factory trials; Supporting in ensuring costs are managed in line with trial budgets and project plans; Support in the delivery of the medium to long term roadmap to drive innovation sustainability and productivity; Support the development of protocepts to prototypes to fit with concepts that will drive brand strategies; Build internal cross-functional expertise and relationships to support delivery of the agenda; Work where needed with regional development teams; Build collaborative relationships with Suppliers, capturing and sharing best practices on the market; Support in building knowledge and expertise

Requirements

Solid core technical skills; able to understand the needs of the business, our consumers and customers to support the Senior Product Development Manager in creating and driving an exciting product agenda; competent and skilled at working across cultures and functions and collaborating to deliver with others; able to work effectively with internal and external partners to identify appropriate opportunities and drive development of innovative solutions, best practice approaches and systems

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP); Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan; Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade); Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program; Stakeholder Pension Scheme; Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme; 25 days + bank holidays; Holiday Enhancement Scheme; 1 Volunteering Day per year; Cycle to work scheme; Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only; Discount and Cashback Scheme; Access to Employee Assistance Programme; Financial Wellbeing Support; Access to great training and development opportunities