New Product Development Specialist

At ADM Protexin, we’re redefining pet and human health through functional nutrition. We’re looking for a Product Development Operative to play a key role in our New Product Development (NPD) pipeline—supporting both Protexin branded innovations and client-led briefs.

This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you’ll help translate concepts into commercially viable, high-performance products.

Working at the intersection of science, manufacturing, and customer needs, you’ll support the development of functional products across a range of formats.

• Drive execution of NPD projects across Protexin and external client briefs (B2B2C & B2C)
• Coordinate activities required to deliver launch-ready, functional nutrition solutions
• Plan and run development and compatibility trials using lab-scale and pilot equipment
• Translate customer briefs into practical formulations and trial plans
• Collaborate with Development Scientists to optimise functional ingredient performance and stability
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to scale up and commercialise new products
• Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, ensuring robust, manufacturable solutions
• Maintain detailed project records and manage workflows via ERP systems

What we’re looking for

You’re hands-on, commercially aware, and thrive in a role where no two projects are the same.

Essential:

• Experience in pet nutrition / animal feed NPD, ideally with functional products
• Strong project management capability in a development environment
• Ability to interpret and respond to customer or commercial briefs
• Confident working across both lab-based and computer-based tasks
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences, or related discipline
• Knowledge of functional ingredients (e.g. probiotics, prebiotics, nutraceuticals)
• Experience with contract manufacturing and scale-up
• Familiarity with dosage formats such as powders, capsules, tablets, and pastes
• Understanding of microbiology and stability considerations