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.