New Product Development Executive (Part-time)

Part-Time NPD Executive - Pharma/Medical Innovation

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm (flexible options available, e.g. 3 full-time hours)
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus

Make a real-world impact through science and innovation.
Join a purpose-driven organisation that's shaping the future of health and wellbeing through evidence-based product development. We're looking for a Part-Time New Product Development (NPD) Executive to support our clients growing portfolio of medical and cosmetic innovations.

Whether you come from a pharmaceutical, medical device, or scientific research background, or you're an experienced NPD administrator with a passion for improving lives. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully in a collaborative, agile environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be a key player in our NPD team, supporting the journey from concept to launch. Working closely with the Head of Product Research and a small, friendly team, you'll help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and innovation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating meetings, travel, and events for the Product Research team
• Managing external cosmetic and medical studies - drafting protocols, tracking progress, and liaising with partners
• Maintaining documentation aligned with ISO 13485 standards
• Setting up new components in our IFS MRP system (Master Data Controller role)
• Supporting quality systems, SOPs, and work instructions
• Proofreading packaging artwork and managing barcode allocations

What You'll Bring

Our client values curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. If you're organised, proactive, and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't tick every box.

You might have:

• Experience in NPD, pharma, medical devices, or cosmetics
• Strong administrative and coordination skills
• Familiarity with regulatory or technical documentation
• Confidence using digital systems and databases
• A keen eye for detail and a solutions-focused approach

What's in It for You

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata) + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Pension scheme with matched contributions (5%, rising to 6% after 5 years)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Private health insurance via AXA PPP (after qualifying period)
• Free daily lunch, tea, coffee, and refreshments
• Free onsite parking

Ready to make a difference in a role that blends science, innovation, and purpose?
Apply now and help us bring life-changing products to market.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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