Product Development Specialist

Job Title:
Product Development Specialist

Reports to:
Consumer Product Development Director

Location:
Sant Cugat del Vallés

Employment Type:
Full-time

About The Job
With more than 185 years of history and through business development in more than 70 countries, Uriach Italy is a leading company in the European nutraceutical market. Some of our iconic brands are Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, with a strong presence in major European markets.

Today Uriach has more than 1300 employees between subsidiaries in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and Romania. We continue to expand our activities through distribution contracts in more than 25 countries worldwide.

We believe that the power of nature, enhanced by science, is the most appropriate way to improve human health and well-being.

People are the essence of the company, and factors such as research, innovation, and quality are inspirational in creating new products with a sustainable slant.

We want to have a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet.

As a Product Development Specialist you will be responsible for applying specialized knowledge and skills to support projects, improve operations, and provide solutions within a defined area; works collaboratively with teams to ensure best practices and effective results to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.

Be prepared to:

• Market Analysis & Trend Monitoring: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer pain points to identify new product opportunities and stay updated with best practices.
• End-to-End Roadmap Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping to final launch, while developing and implementing solutions to functional issues.
• Technical & Functional Expertise: Provide specialist expertise to teams and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact between Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Sales.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse teams on strategic projects to ensure alignment, address technical roadblocks, and maintain project momentum.
• Process Improvement: Analyze issues within the specialist area and implement improvements or innovative solutions to optimize development workflows and product performance.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead product testing phases and gather feedback to ensure all features meet technical specifications, functional requirements, and quality standards.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed product specifications, timelines, technical documentation, and reports related to your area of expertise.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success, impact, and profitability of new releases and improvements.

Sector: Industria Farmacéutica

Función: Investigación y Desarrollo

Tipo de empleo: Trabajo Temporal, con objetivo de contratación indefinida

For this role we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in product development, project management, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable product insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is highly preferred.
• Creative problem-solving mindset and high attention to detail.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).