Technical Manager
Posted 12 Aug 2026
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Field of studyChemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsPRINCE2, Project Management Professional, APMP
Field of studyscientific discipline (or related)
Study levelPost-doctorate
Job title: Technical Manager (permanent, full-time)
Location: North West London, NW2 7HF
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Core working hours are 9:30am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week, worked over five days, Monday to Friday.
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
Start date: Immediate
Our business…
At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!
Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for 55 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.
As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.
As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our quality control team. You will be responsible for leading technical and product development activities across the business, including product transfers, new packaging development, formulation of new products, and contributing to new product development (NPD). The role ensures that products are developed, transferred, and launched successfully while meeting quality, regulatory, cost, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background within the food, supplements, nutrition or health and wellbeing sector, excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to delivering robust, commercially viable solutions.
Responsibilities will include…
Team Leadership
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of three direct reports.
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective resource planning and prioritisation of project activities.
Product Transfers
- Lead and coordinate product transfer activities between manufacturing sites and external partners.