Product Development Leader - UK

About AIB International: 

AIB International is a global leader in food safety and quality professional services, including training, consulting, certification and inspection. We are committed to supporting the food industry through expert guidance, innovation, and a deep understanding of global safety regulations.

 

Description of Job Function:

The Product Development Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping and evolving AIB International’s product portfolio to drive innovation, growth, and market relevance. This position leads strategic initiatives across new product development, lifecycle management, and pricing strategy, while ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration to achieve commercial impact. The Product Development Leader must have solid experience in food safety services and product innovation, along with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams, while continuing to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities: 

Product Strategy & Innovation:

• Develop and implement a corporate innovation framework for identifying and prioritizing new product opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis and customer insight research to inform portfolio strategy.
• Lead Voice-of-Customer initiatives and transform insights into actionable product concepts.
• Define and communicate product value propositions with input from subject matter experts.
• Manage the full product lifecycle for both new and existing offerings.

   Sales Enablement & Go-To-Market

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create sales kits, product sheets, and promotional content.
• Drive cross-functional alignment for new product launches and seasonal promotions.
• Lead training initiatives and develop enablement tools for internal teams.

   eCommerce & Performance Monitoring

• Oversee eCommerce performance and contribute to achieving revenue targets.
• Analyze data to track buying behaviors and product performance.
• Coordinate with IT and marketing teams to ensure optimal LMS and eCommerce integration.

 

 Team Leadership

• Foster professional growth and skill development within the product team.
• Build a collaborative environment focused on accountability, innovation, and results.

   Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience developing and managing a portfolio of food safety services or professional services within the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry is required.
• Proven experience in leading business and commercial strategy for a product portfolio, including full ownership of program revenue outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional commercial teams (marketing, sales) to identify client pain points and co-develop service-based solutions and GTM campaigns.
• Bachelor’s or higher in Food Science or a closely related field is required.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and other key food safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation projects and mentor developing teams.

  Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution approach.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven with a passion for customer-centric product development.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international, and remote environment.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.