Head of NPD

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
About THG Nutrition:
THG Nutrition is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins & MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and to empower those who want more. Everything we do is in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition movement forward.
Role: Head of Product Portfolio
Brand: Reporting to: Product Director
Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based
The Head of Product Portfolio at Myprotein is responsible for shaping, managing, and optimising the full range of products across all categories. This role safeguards the integrity and performance of the portfolio by driving end-to-end product lifecycle management, generating actionable product insights, and leading the product gating process to ensure only the most compelling, commercially viable products reach customers. You’ll combine strategic vision with operational excellence, working cross-functionally to deliver a high-performing, consumer-centric portfolio that fuels brand growth.
Own and evolve the global product portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with brand direction, commercial targets, and market opportunities.
Drive portfolio prioritisation, resource allocation, and long-term roadmap development across both on and offline channels.
Oversee full lifecycle ownership—from concept through launch, growth, maturity, and discontinuation—working with the Head of Innovation and wider teams to ensure each product has a clear purpose and performance plan.
Monitor portfolio health and take data-led decisions on renovation, repositioning, or retirement.
Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial, NPD, Brand, and Finance to ensure smooth transitions, timely launches, and effective end-of-life processes.
Product Insights & Performance Analytics
Develop robust performance tracking frameworks to evaluate product impact, market relevance, and financial contribution.
Assess new product proposals based on strategic fit, consumer need, feasibility, cost, and expected commercial impact.
Working alongside the Head of Innovation maintain high standards of product quality, compliance, and brand consistency through structured governance.
Work closely with Innovation, Category , Regulatory, Brand, Commercial, and Operations teams to deliver a cohesive product agenda.
Leadership & Team Development
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of using data to shape product decisions.
Ability to balance innovation with operational realities and commercial goals.
Career Development
Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
~ Wellbeing Support
Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
State-of-the-art on-site gym.
Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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