Principal Product Developer

Principal Product Developer HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LB Principal Product Developer  Haddenham - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire   The Principal Product Developer leads product development for a key industrial customer in EMEA, driving innovation and differentiation through new technologies. The role manages UK-based Product Development projects, ensuring excellence in customer engagement and technical delivery, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to create market-preferred products using McCormick’s global innovation and technical expertise.      MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage the UK Product Development team projects to deliver best-in-class flavour solutions. Develop and launch innovative and renovated seasoning products to drive growth. Oversee medium- and long-term innovation pipelines aligned with business strategy. Build and strengthen customer partnerships, driving technical collaboration and intimacy. Translate business objectives into impactful, differentiated product designs. Deliver cost-effective, high-quality flavour solutions using technical and culinary insights. Identify and close technology gaps to support long-term product and process advancement. Ensure project excellence through clear planning, execution, and cross-functional alignment.   CANDIDATE PROFILE #LI-DNI Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline. Proven hands-on experience in seasoning or dry blend product development. Strong project management skills with a track record of technical leadership. Previous team management experience will be an asset. Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment. Deep understanding of B2B relationships and how to drive value through technical partnership. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Creative, results-driven, and adaptable with strong business acumen. Passionate about innovation, quality, and delivering market-preferred products.