NPD Manager

Zagreb
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Prije 20 dana

Do you see product not just as a function, but as the heartbeat of innovation and customer experience? A fast-growing DTC brand in the anti-aging space is looking for a visionary NPD Manager to lead the strategy, development, and execution of their next-generation skincare and wellness innovations.If you’re a strategic thinker with a bias for action - someone who thrives on launching best-in-class products, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving tangible impact in a high-growth environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future of beauty.YOUR MISSIONAs NPD Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, crafting and executing a roadmap that fuels both growth and customer loyalty for the brand. You'll own the strategy, uncover emerging opportunities, define product-market fit, and bring together stakeholders across R&D, design, marketing, and tech to deliver products that perform on shelves and in lives.This is a full-time contractor role with flexible hours, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with a global team and work remotely from anywhere in the world.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Join a mission-driven brand creating real change in the beauty and wellness space
Work alongside a high-caliber, international team driven by performance, innovation, and integrity
Fully remote role with flexible working hours, designed for results and not micromanagement
Access continuous learning, training, and development opportunities
Opportunity to shape a category-leading product portfolio from the ground up

WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO

Define and execute the strategic product roadmap to drive customer value, brand differentiation, and business growth
Lead end-to-end new product development from concept to manufacturing handover, ensuring product launches deliver on brand, performance, and commercial goals
Own market research and competitive analysis - identify whitespace, validate product-market fit, and refine positioning
Define product requirements and design specs, translating consumer insights into actionable briefs for formulation, design, and creative teams
Develop and maintain timelines for product launches, ensuring execution stays on track, within budget, and meets quality standards
Oversee cross-functional product execution - managing timelines, budgets, and collaboration across tech, design, marketing, and operations to deliver high-quality, on-time launches
Serve as the product voice across the company, championing innovation while balancing feasibility, performance, and brand integrity
Foster a test-and-learn culture by integrating qualitative and quantitative feedback loops into product development and innovation cycles.

WHO YOU AREStrategic Thinker: You’ve built product roadmaps and made them happen across DTC or consumer product brandsExperienced Innovator: Strong background in launching physical products in beauty, wellness, or personal care categoriesCustomer-Obsessed: You’ve run surveys, led interviews, and used real feedback to shape product decisionsCross-Functional Leader: Adept at rallying teams around shared goals and translating strategy into actionCommercially-Minded: You understand product-market fit, P&Ls, and positioning as deeply as you understand packaging specsProcess-Savvy: Familiar with product development workflows, from concepting to regulatory sign-offDetail-Oriented Communicator: Exceptional spec writing, documentation, and stakeholder managementWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE30 Days: You’ve reviewed the current product range, assessed gaps, and aligned with the founder on the future roadmap.60 Days: You’ve built go-to-market timelines and initiated the first NPD project.90 Days: You’ve aligned stakeholders around the first new launch, set in motion the next two, and embedded a repeatable innovation process.

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