Product Development Technician, NGP

Location: Svendborg, Denmark
Working hours: Full-time
Work model: On-site
Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about product development and hands-on laboratory work? Do you enjoy transforming innovative ideas into products that reach consumers? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

As our new Product Development Technician, NGP, you will be part of the Next Generation Products (NGP) Product Development team and play an important role in supporting the development, testing, and commercialization of nicotine pouch products. You will work closely with colleagues across Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and external laboratory partners to help deliver high-quality products from concept through market launch. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across the full product development lifecycle while working with innovative products in an international organization.

What your day will look like

In this role, you will typically focus on:

• Preparing laboratory batches, prototypes, and product samples according to development plans and specifications.
• Conducting laboratory testing, product evaluations, and analytical assessments while accurately documenting results.
• Supporting pilot-scale and manufacturing trials to facilitate product scale-up and commercialization activities.
• Maintaining technical documentation, specifications, test reports, and development records in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Managing laboratory equipment, materials, and inventory while ensuring a safe, compliant, and organized working environment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support development timelines, technology transfer activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Laboratory Technician qualification, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Science, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in product development, laboratory operations, quality, manufacturing support, or a similar technical role.
• Strong laboratory and experimental execution skills, including experience with testing, data collection, and technical documentation.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach with a strong commitment to quality and continuous learning.
• Experience within nicotine products, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or other regulated industries is 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 DKK 432,000 to DKK 648,000, 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.