58 Product Development jobs in London
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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
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Manager - Product Development Manager, Product Development - FoundryWho is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
Mastercard Foundry is the innovation engine of Mastercard and a hub for new product development. We do this by driving product innovation in emerging technologies and interfaces while focusing on developing a point of view to enhance existing solutions and new use-cases. We also focus on building revenue generating ecosystems and flywheels that can be standalone in adjacent segments and markets. Examples of focus areas include commercial payments, new payment flows, real time payments, data and services.
Within Foundry, the Manager, Product Development will be supporting the execution of new to market product development across core payments and services. Role responsibility including identification, execution, and in-market delivery of new products and solutions. The responsibilities will include execution of near-term opportunities that drive significant in year revenue and strategic differentiation for Mastercard, as well as scoping, identification, in-market testing of longer-term product concepts and solutions
Role:
- Engage in idea generation for new to market products and solutions including workshop facilitation and collateral development.
- Contribute to developing product concepts and prototypes and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Partner with Product & Engineering partners and our CX&D team on concept validation and market testing and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Contribute / own business case development and planning for individual products.
- Own and deliver high quality collateral materials to facilitate internal decision making.
- Lead cross functional workshops and manage follow up actions to completion.
- Partner with CXD, Product and R&D teams by providing prioritized requirements.
- Work within a matrixed organization to influence and drive outcomes within tight timelines.
All About You
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong product development and management experience, including rapid opportunity identification, concept development, business model innovation, and in market testing of global products is preferred.
- In-depth understanding of commercial payment ecosystem and payments globally.
- Previous experience working in Payments innovation space delivering new to market value propositions.
- Critical thinker that is comfortable with technical details, and experience working with R&D teams
- Flair in connecting people and ideas; ability to operate in a matrix environment.
- Right to work in the UK without restriction.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
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Product Development Technologist
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Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.
Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury’s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range.
Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.
We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.
As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Product Development Technologist (Grocery) to join our Food Team based in Park Royal.
The Role:
Play a key role in technical food development, driving launch-ready projects and converting kitchen recipes into scalable, operational products.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
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Lead the hands-on development of new and existing food products, ensuring alignment with briefs and technical standards.
- Collaborate with chefs, procurement, and technical teams to create and refine commercially viable recipes suitable for production.
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Adapt recipes to CPU and factory capabilities, solving challenges to deliver optimal results.
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Accurately document recipes, preparation methods, yields, nutritional information, and costing according to company standards
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Write cooking and reheating instructions and complete product attribute documentation for gate approvals.
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Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing during development to validate product performance and feasibility.
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Manage new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) from concept through to launch, including critical path ownership.
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Present products at key stages of development and lead handovers to process and production teams.
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Source and validate new raw materials with procurement, ensuring suitability for culinary and operational requirements.
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Attend CPU upscale trials and support process development to maintain quality and consistency at scale.
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Drive food quality improvement initiatives, including resolving quality issues and customer complaints.
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Facilitate and participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and regular product quality reviews.
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Prepare and provide samples for presentations, photography, and marketing, including food styling support.
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Maintain a clean and organised development kitchen, managing stock and ordering raw materials as needed
Our Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Process or Food Technologist within the food manufacturing industry.
- Qualified degree in a food related discipline – food science, technology, home economics.
- Demonstrates an above standard knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices.
- Highly creative and passionate about food with knowledge of South Asian, Japanese and Korean food trends and good industry awareness.
- Certificate in Food Hygiene
- A proactive personality, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- A methodical approach, be organised with good prioritisation skills, the ability to work to short deadlines and attention to detail.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Can work on multiple projects simultaneously with ease and thriving in a busy fast-paced environment.
In return we provide:
- A great working environment
- Pension scheme
- Target Bonus
- Refer A Friend Scheme
- Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
- 50% discount in our Branches
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Hybrid working model
- Long Service Awards
- Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
- Life Assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme through Octapus
- Cycle To Work
- Free on-site parking
- A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
- The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.
COME ROLL WITH US!
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Product Development Pharmacist
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Roseway Labs is looking to develop a UK-registered pharmacist to become a product expert and formulator of its compounded medication and supplements.
The role will encompass working out the formulation and pricing for new products, supporting customers with their new product requests, resolving product complaints and developing new propositions.
The successful candidate will be:
- A UK pharmacist registered with the GPhC
- Interested in pharmaceutical and supplement ingredients
- Highly numerate
- Keen on research
- Comfortable talking with both clinicians and patients
- Ideally, will have had some exposure to compounding and / or formulating
Salary - competitive
Benefits - small company standard
Product Development Manager
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NPD Manager
Location: Watford (2 Days) & London (1 Day) – Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Bring your passion for sweet treats and innovation to the brand that’s built on joy. At Krispy Kreme, we’re on a mission to be the most loved sweet treat brand and our iconic, melt in the mouth doughnuts are at the heart of that.
We’re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially savvy NPD Manager to lead the future of our food and drink innovation. This is a hands on, high impact role where you’ll shape our product calendar, influence strategy, and bring irresistible new ideas to life from trend to tray.
Why this role?
This is a rare chance to combine autonomy, creativity, and commercial impact in a business that thrives on doing things differently. At Krispy Kreme you’ll:
- Lead innovation without the red tape if it’s a good idea, we’ll back you.
- Collaborate with global food manufacturers and suppliers.
- Shape a brand new team and development kitchen at the heart of our Watford Manufacturing site.
- Work across accelerator brands and big launches, where pace and creativity go hand in hand.
- Deliver projects with agility from 6 month concept-to-launch cycles to 2 month accelerators.
The Opportunity
As NPD Manager, you’ll:
- Take ownership of our innovation calendar, leading everything from core range improvements to bold new campaigns and seasonal LTOs.
- Lead key projects including sugar reduction / HFSS reformulation and our 2026 innovation workshop with senior leadership.
- Balance creativity with commercial rigour, making sure every product excites customers, delivers on brand, and works operationally.
- Be hands-on in our development kitchen, recipe testing, experimenting, and presenting gold standard prototypes.
- Partner closely with Brand, Ops, Supply Chain, Technical, and Commercial, ensuring every concept is feasible, food safe, and scalable.
- Build and develop your own team, mentoring a Product Developer while setting up processes for long term success.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a resilient, influential leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves rolling up their sleeves as much as setting strategy. Someone who brings energy, passion, and gravitas to the table, and can influencer internal and external stakeholders while inspiring collaboration.
- 7+ years’ NPD / culinary development experience (bakery, sweet treats, QSR, FMCG or similar)
- Track record of taking products from concept through to commercial launch
- Culinary/food science background (degree or hands-on expertise)
- Strong project management skills, comfortable balancing creativity with commercial and technical detail
- Experience coaching or leading junior talent
- A true foodie, curious about trends, flavours and formats from coffee culture to desserts
We’d particularly love to hear from people with backgrounds in Bakery brands, QSR, Coffee Chains or Sweet Treat FMCG innovators.
What we offer
- Competitive salary + 10% bonus
- 25 days’ holiday + bank hols (option to buy 5 more) + Sabbatical options
- Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
- Bupa private healthcare + wellbeing support
- Discounts & vouchers for everyday spending, travel, shopping and more
- 5% pension contribution (3% employer match)
- 50% off doughnuts & 30% off drinks in-store
Ready to create joy?
This is your chance to take your NPD expertise into a brand that’s iconic, fast moving and fearless with innovation. You’ll shape the future of our doughnut and beverage experiences and bring moments of joy to millions. Apply now and help us keep our customers wondering what’s next!
Product Development Manager
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My client are a leading food manufacturer who supplies innovative and high-quality products to retailers, food service and wholesale customers.
They focus on partnering with world-class suppliers, customising products to suit individual customer needs whilst maintaining the highest standards and full traceability.
The Role
- Reporting to the Commercial Director you will lead the NPD team in the creation and development of products through the NPD process.
- Take ownership of the NPD process, Project management of NPD briefs from concept to launch
- Develop strong relationships with customers to facilitate the successful development of new products and identify potential opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless product launches
- Monitor and analyse industry trends, consumer behaviour and competitor products to inform and drive innovation
- Curate and present customer-tailored presentations.
About you
- Degree in a food science or equivalent
- Proven experience in food manufacturing
- Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines
- Experience in team management and leadership
- A creative & strategic mindset, passionate about food innovation
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- A valid driving license
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Product Development Manager – Fashion, Lifestyle, Consumer Products, or Tech.
Hertfordshire | £60k + Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to bring your experience from fashion, lifestyle, performance sports, or consumer tech into a category that’s exploding in popularity worldwide. Our client is investing in bold, innovative products that will excite consumers, retailers, and new audiences around the globe.
The Role
As our New Product Development Manager, you’ll own the full product lifecycle – from concept through to launch. You’ll design and deliver a rolling three-year innovation pipeline , working closely with our UK design team, overseas suppliers, and commercial leaders to ensure every product is both desirable and commercially successful .
This is a highly visible role, blending creativity, commercial thinking, and technical execution . Whether it’s pushing boundaries in design, introducing smarter materials, or optimising packaging and compliance, you’ll be at the heart of our client’s growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a 3-year product pipeline , ensuring continuous innovation.
- Manage end-to-end product development: concept, sampling, prototyping, approvals, and launch.
- Collaborate with internal design, marketing, and supply chain teams plus external partners in Far East .
- Own project management – deadlines, budgets, and cross-team communication.
- Deliver best-in-class products that blend function, performance, and lifestyle appeal.
- Manage pricing structures, SKUs, and BOMs while supporting forecasting and commercial planning.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and gaps.
- Ensure all products meet compliance standards (UKCA, CE, WEEE, EU Rep).
- Analyse sales and product lifecycle performance, refining future strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in product development within fashion, lifestyle, performance sports, consumer products, or tech .
- Proven success building multi-year product pipelines .
- Commercially minded with strong data analysis and forecasting skills .
- Experience working with international suppliers , ideally Far East.
- Comfortable balancing creative thinking with commercial discipline .
- Strong communication and project management skills – able to lead cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of compliance standards for UK/EU/ROW markets.
- Entrepreneurial mindset – thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Why Join Harrows?
- Be part of a category-leading global brand in one of the UK’s fastest-growing categories.
- Drive innovation across fashion, performance, and lifestyle-led product design .
- Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial team where your ideas shape the future.
- Opportunity to make a direct, visible impact on product strategy and growth.
If you’re ready to take your product development expertise into a fast-growing category, we’d love to hear from you.
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Derivatives Product Development
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**Grade Level (for internal use):**
10
**The Team:** Our Portfolio Valuations business is an industry leading independent valuation service, providing valuations and analytics on a wide range of derivatives from vanilla to the most complex structures, across all asset classes.
**The Impact:** If you have a strong background in a quantitative discipline and are passionate about the financial markets and derivatives, come and join our global team helping to drive an established business forward to the next level.
**What's in it for you:**
+ Be part of a global team including a strong group of experienced quants, software engineers and product development specialists.
+ Gain an understanding of practical approaches in quantitative finance.
+ Opportunities to work on challenging projects which provide solutions to complex pricing requirements.
+ A dynamic, client-focused environment that fosters a culture of constant learning.
**Responsibilities:**
+ The candidate will work with other experienced product development specialists to support existing clients, focusing on complex queries and new product development, primarily for credit and interest rates derivatives.
+ Creating quality control and other tools in Python and helping to integrate these into overall workflow
+ Collaborate closely with the quantitative analytics and software development teams to implement and test new methodologies and features.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Undergraduate or graduate degree in quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering)
+ 3 years work experience in Financial services, Financial Technology or Bank with demonstrable experience in derivatives or quantitative finance
+ Background or experience in computer science and knowledge of Python and Java an asset
+ Background or experience in capital markets an asset
+ Background or experience with financial mathematics, pricing theory, etc. an asset
+ Eager to learn new concepts and technologies to resolve complex issues
+ Teamwork, thriving in an agile environment working collaboratively and providing daily feedback to your team
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