Head of R&D and NPD
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  • England,South West,Bristol
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Head of R&D and NPD
Remote, with a requirement to attend the Bristol office twice a month.
Salary: Up to £70,000


The company is a founder-led organisation, proudly B Corp certified, operating within the high-growth sustainable personal care market. This pioneering brand exclusively uses organic products and is actively challenging industry norms. The successful candidate will join a mission-driven business focused on innovation and environmental responsibility.


What’s on Offer? (Competitive Compensation and Benefits)
*The Head of R&D and NPD will benefit from a flexible, supportive package
*Remote Working with only 2 mandatory days a month required in Bristol.
*Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Wellbeing & Social Responsibility: 2 dedicated well-being days and 2 days of paid volunteering.
*Performance Incentive: Access to a Bonus scheme based on company success.
What will you do as Head of R&D and NPD
*Delivering comprehensive plans across the full range of technical, New Product Development (NPD), and commercial activities.
*Managing the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept generation through to successful market launch.
*Preparing a detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) for each new product line to ensure cost accuracy.
*Creating essential dashboards for pipeline tracking, forecast analysis, margin monitoring, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) gates.
*Preparing data rooms, grant reporting documentation, and the compelling investor narrative.
*Selecting and onboarding strategic partners across the supply chain, negotiating Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and capacity contracts.
What will you need to be the Head of R&D and NPD
*A qualification in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field is required.
*A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in New Product Development (NPD), specifically within the personal care sector.
*The candidate must be comfortable switching seamlessly between practical benchtop experiments and high-level boardroom strategy.
*Experience working within the sustainable products sector is highly advantageous.
*Proven capability in process design and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) / Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) modelling is essential for financial viability.


Job Number: 10224
Job number 3099481

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Company Details:
TMR Group Ltd
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
TMR Group are an independently owned expanding recruitment group based in Coleshill, Birmingham. Specialising in Sales, Marketing, Finance and Account...
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