Head of Product Development

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia Blackbook Recruitment Full time

Head of Product Development who will inspire and lead their team to drive transformational growth via commercialisation of innovative products

The company
This publicly listed Australian company has an enviable portfolio of market leading Health, Beauty and Wellness products. With offices across Australia, NZ and Asia and over 280 employees, there is a strong appetite for growth in the business. As the Head of Product Development you will play an essential role in driving this transformation.

The Role
Being a capable and hands-on Head of Product Development you will join this lively and passionate team within the Health, Beauty and Wellness space. Integral to success will be your ability to deliver a robust and inspiring innovation pipeline, your technical knowledge of product formulation, your knowledge of risk management and regulatory compliance best practise and your innate ability to influence and galvanise a team. This team needs a new leader to inspire and energise them to deliver great results. It is also a career defining opportunity.

Key responsibilities

  • Drive 5-year transformational growth agenda
  • Hands-on role requiring both leadership and support to deliver NPD pipeline, product and process improvements and cost management
  • Experienced product developer with proven leadership and project management capability
  • Manage and mentor of a team of 3 direct reports
  • Cross-functional collaboration to build a strategically aligned NPD pipeline
  • Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, technical product performance and financial performance

Competencies Required

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in relevant field
  • Minimum 10 years experience in FMCG product development – Beauty and Wellness advantageous
  • 3-5 years experience managing direct reports
  • Sound working knowledge of stage-gate process, regulatory requirements and NPD processes
  • Exceptional communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Accountable and results focused
  • Confidence to challenge established ways of working and an ability to drive an agenda
  • Lead by example – a hands on mentor

This is an exceptional role. 



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