Head of New Product Development

Do you fancy working with the most exciting, high growth business in the fitness and wellbeing industry? Do you want to progress your career to have ownership of all new product development? Do you want to work on a global scale? If so, read on!

Forward Role has exclusively partnered with Nurecover, a rapidly growing health and wellbeing business dedicated to enhancing the lives of their customers through innovative products and exceptional service.

They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Product to join the leadership team and drive the product portfolio as they expand internationally.

Position Overview

Nurecover are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Product with a strong engineering background and expertise in the health and wellbeing sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end creation of physical products—from design to production—and managing the associated supplier relationships, supply chain logistics, and regulatory compliance. The goal is to achieve a steady launch cadence of two new products per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, design, and development of innovative physical products using CAD 3D software.
• Collaborate with the Founder and relevant teams to ensure products align with brand vision and customer needs.
• Manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Ensure all products meet relevant regulatory standards and certifications.
• Manage intellectual property, patents, and any other legal aspects of product development.
• Develop and execute a product roadmap to consistently deliver two new products per month.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to meet launch goals.
• Stay updated on trends and advancements in the health and wellbeing sector.
• Leverage customer feedback and market research to inform product design and features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in physical product development, ideally within the health and wellbeing sector.
• Proficiency in CAD 3D design software and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in supplier and supply chain management.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance for physical products.
• Track record of successfully launching new products on tight timelines.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package; 25 days holiday, hybrid working, flexible working, free lunches, gym membership, product discount.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

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