Product Development Director

2 weeks ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Rentokil Initial Full time
{"Key Responsibilities": "

As a key member of the Rentokil Initial team, you will be responsible for developing and bringing to market new and modified products that deliver innovative solutions to meet the requirements for cost, quality, service and safety, and environmental considerations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working closely with Marketing and Innovation teams to develop, scale-up (where necessary), modify and update all formulations and associated packaging to meet business requirements.
  • Identifying gaps in the portfolio, and new product requirements in collaboration with M&I and business colleagues.
  • Ensuring that all products brought to market are compliant with regulations in all geographies sold, supporting the Product Development Director to give final approval and compliance assurance to Rentokil Initial Executive Leadership Team.
  • Coordinating all change projects associated with consumables, whether new products, improved products or cost saving initiatives.
  • Liaising closely with the Science and Regulatory teams based at our Global Science Centre to ensure alignment of our product development activities.
  • Ensuring product traceability process for safety compliance requirements.
  • Implementing and managing project management process within the Product Development Consumable team.
  • Ensuring that all consumable products have full quality and process specifications, including stability testing prior to release for production and the customers.
  • Responsible for handling and contact with Eco accreditation bodies, such as EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan.
  • Responsible for maintaining technical relationships with customers and suppliers.", "Requirements": "

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of a good honours degree in a scientific or similar discipline; post-graduate qualification a plus.
  • Relevant know-how and experience in the product development or technical management field. Experience with cosmetics, biocides and / or pesticides preferred.
  • Knowledge of Regulatory Affairs at an international level would be beneficial.
  • A natural team leader with proven experience of leading, developing and broadening specialist technical staff.
  • Proven experience of working across borders, regions and culture; frequent travel a necessity.
  • Country Mother Tongue / English essential. Further European languages an advantage.", "Benefits": "

We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, hybrid working, Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme, 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in service benefit, Healthcare, and Free parking.

", "About Us": "

At Rentokil Initial, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. We believe that everyone, irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging.

", "Contact Us": "

If you need any support or have any individual requirements, please feel free to reach out to us.

", "Language": "en-US"}

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