Senior Product Developer NGP

Senior Product Developer NGP, Research & Development

• Location: Svendborg, Denmark
• Working hours: Full-time
• Work model: Hybrid
• Contract type: Permanent
  
  
  

Are you passionate about developing innovative next-generation nicotine products and bringing new concepts to life from idea to launch? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of our nicotine pouch portfolio while working in an international and innovation-driven environment?

Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Senior Product Developer NGP, you will be part of the NGP Product & Packaging Development team and play an important role in driving the development and commercialization of innovative oral nicotine pouch products. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver consumer-centric products that meet business objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product innovation, contribute to strategic growth, and help shape the future of our Next Generation Products portfolio.

What your day will look like

In this role, you will typically focus on:

• Leading the development of new nicotine pouch products, including formulations, flavours, strengths, formats, and product concepts.
• Designing and executing development activities, laboratory studies, stability programs, sensory evaluations, and consumer testing to optimize product performance and consumer satisfaction.
• Managing multiple product development projects through stage-gate processes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to support scale-up activities, pilot trials, and the successful transfer of products into commercial production.
• Supporting regulatory compliance by preparing technical documentation, product specifications, and development records in line with internal and external requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and innovation capabilities while contributing to knowledge sharing across R&D.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in product development, ideally within nicotine pouches or a related regulated consumer goods category.
• Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Strong expertise in product formulation, experimental design, technical problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across international teams.
• Experience with nicotine pouch manufacturing processes, sensory evaluation methodologies, quality systems, or regulatory requirements would be considered an advantage.

Working at STG & What to Expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next.

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 561600 DKK to 842400 DKK corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and discover much more.

Our Recruitment Process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you'll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:

• Recruiter screen
• Interview with the hiring team
• Assessment, case study, or work sample, if relevant
• Final interview with leadership or key stakeholders

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.