Product Development Manager, Health & Wellness
SASMAR is on the lookout for a proactive and strategic Product Development Manager to join our innovative team. Headquartered in Malta, SASMAR is a prominent pharmaceutical company specializing in personal care and fertility products, particularly renowned for our Conceive Plus brand. With a presence in over 70 countries, we are dedicated to developing high-quality products sold through pharmacies, supermarkets, and clinics worldwide.
As the Product Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in steering product initiatives from conception through to successful market launch. This position requires working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, and Operations, to develop and deliver products that meet consumer needs and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete product development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.
- Conduct thorough market research to pinpoint consumer needs, preferences, and emerging trends.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively to ensure timely product launches.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate market data into actionable product concepts.
- Maintain and manage product specifications, focusing on formulation and packaging requirements.
- Coordinate product testing phases including stability, efficacy, and consumer feedback assessments.
- Ensure all new and existing products comply with relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Analyze and evaluate existing product lines, recommending enhancements or new developments.
- Keep abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to spot opportunities for innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in product development, ideally within the pharmaceutical or personal care sectors.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of regulations and compliance specific to product development.
- Experience with market research techniques and consumer insights analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Adept at working in a collaborative team environment.
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Competence in analytical skills and decision-making processes.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software platforms.
- Have full permission to live/work in Malta without a visa.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- English language and multi-cultural work environment
- Private Health Insurance (medical, dental, hospitalisation)
- Career advancement opportunities in stable company
- Modern offices, convenient to public transport.
This position is based at our new villa offices in Ta' Xbiex.