pHartmann Young is partnered with a leading, innovation-driven nutrition business operating at the intersection of functional food, supplements, and specialized nutrition manufacturing, delivering high-quality, science-led products across both private label and branded portfolios. /ppThe business is scaling its innovation capability, with a strong focus on developing differentiated, market-led products backed by technical excellence and efficient industrialisation. /ppThis creates an opportunity for an Innovation Manager to take ownership of end-to-end product development, bridging commercial, marketing, RD, and production to drive successful product launches and pipeline growth. /ppAs Innovation Manager, you will operate cross-functionally, leading projects from concept through to industrial scale, ensuring technical feasibility, commercial alignment, and speed to market. /ppYou will be responsible for: /pulliLeading end-to-end product innovation from concept, formulation, pilot trials, and scale-up through to launch /liliIdentifying market opportunities through trend analysis, customer insight, and industry developments /liliCollaborating closely with commercial and marketing teams to translate market needs into viable product concepts /liliDriving formulation and development of new products across functional nutrition categories /liliCoordinating pilot trials and industrialisation with production teams /liliSupporting product launches and ensuring successful market introduction /liliProviding technical expertise to commercial teams for customer-led development and enquiries /liliParticipating in innovation committees, contributing data-driven and technically grounded proposals /liliAttending international trade shows to identify new ingredients, formats,



and technologies /liliEnsuring technical, industrial, and commercial feasibility across all innovation projects /liliManaging and developing an RD technician /li /ulpWe’re looking for a commercially aware innovation leader who can operate at the intersection of product development, technical delivery, and market insight, with the ability to drive projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. /ppYou will ideally bring: /pulliA degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related Life Sciences field /lili~7+ years’ experience across food, functional nutrition, supplements, or adjacent sectors /liliProven experience leading product development and innovation projects from concept to launch /liliStrong project management capability across cross-functional teams /liliHands-on experience in formulation and product development /liliExperience supporting scale-up and industrialisation of new products /liliAbility to translate market trends into commercially viable products /liliExperience working in dynamic, fast-growing environments /liliFluent Spanish and English /li /ulpHighly desirable: /pulliExperience or knowledge of UHT/aseptic processing technologies /liliExperience within contract manufacturing, private label, or B2B environments /li /ulpWhy This Opportunity? /ppThis is a high-impact role offering: /pulliOwnership of innovation projects within a growing, science-led nutrition business /liliDirect exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making /liliOpportunity to shape product pipelines and drive market-relevant innovation /liliStrong cross-functional visibility across commercial, RD, and operations /liliA role combining technical depth with commercial influence in a scaling environment /li /ul

📌 Innovation Manager (Argentona)
🏢 Talent
📍 Argentona