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Product Development Co-ordinator
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Product Development Co-ordinator
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Department: R&D – Technical Service – Product Development
Reporting to: Senior Development Chemist – Technical Service
We’re looking for a Product Development Co-ordinator to join our growing R&D Technical Service team. You’ll be involved in everything from post-launch product improvements to supporting global product registrations, working with teams across the business and with external partners.
If you’re passionate about science, product development and making a real impact on products that reach consumers around the world, this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and coordinate product updates after launch, including changes to materials, packaging and manufacturing sites.
* Collect and organize technical documentation (safety data, claims, manufacturing details) to support global market launches.
* Work with the Global Regulatory team on product registrations and approvals.
* Support R&D and manufacturing teams with process and testing changes.
* Write and review technical reports, protocols, and development plans.
* Manage in-house and outsourced testing activities.
* Enter product and raw material specifications into SAP PLM.
* Share project updates and keep stakeholders informed.
What We’re Looking For
* A degree in Chemistry (or a closely related science).
* 3+ years’ experience in product development and/or project coordination.
* Experience in healthcare or personal care products (formulation/testing).
* Great communication and teamwork skills – confident working cross-functionally.
* Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
* Proactive, solutions-driven and detail-focused.
* Confident IT skills (MS Office essential; SAP PLM a plus).
* Knowledge of Medical Device regulations (nice to have, not essential).
What’s in it for You?
This role is being offered on a long term temporary bases with no end date.
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* 4% company performance bonus (Once permanent)
* 9% matched pension contribution (Once permanent)
* Health Cash Plan (HealthShield) (Once permanent)
* Life Assurance (4x base salary) (Once Permanent)
* 24 days holiday (plus buy/sell up to 3 days) + 8 bank holidays
* Office-based, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week)
Why You’ll Love It Here
This role offers variety, ownership, and the chance to collaborate across science, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork, integrity, responsibility and innovation – all while helping develop products that make a positive difference.
Ready to take the next step in your product development career? Apply today – we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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