Senior Specialist Product Developer

We Are Hiring: Product Developer – Plant-Based Food We are looking for a Product Developer with a passion for plant-based innovation. In this role, you will join a dedicated team working to develop and scale up high-quality food products that meet modern consumer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in culinary arts and food science, with a keen understanding of market trends and consumer preferences. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine plant-based products with strong sensory and culinary performance
• Apply food science principles to ensure product quality, stability, texture, and taste
• Conduct market research to identify trends, consumer needs, and development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with food regulations and labelling requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sourcing, production, marketing, and sales
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and cost analysis
• Document and follow up on all steps in the product development process
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements, bringing creative ideas to the product development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in plant-based product development
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, emulsification, and food chemistry
• Experience with food safety regulations and quality assurance
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Proficient in both written and spoken - Swedish and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plant-based drinks, cooking products and or nutritional products
• Skills in sensory evaluation methodologies

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
• A collaborative and innovative working environment

Why Choose Fazer? At Fazer, you’ll be part of an inspiring work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are valued. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a dynamic organization that constantly seeks to improve its products, processes, and ways of working. We offer a stable and supportive workplace with competitive benefits and strong opportunities for career advancement. Ready for a Tasty Job? Apply now and bring your passion for food innovation to Fazer. We look forward to receiving your application by October 9, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait too long to submit yours. Fazer, The Food Experience Company, enables people to enjoy the best moments of their day. Our mission, Food with a purpose, builds on our strong more than 130-year heritage, consumer first approach and innovations to create the food experiences of the future. With our dedicated team of almost 6,000 professionals, we focus on fast-moving consumer goods and our direct-to-consumer business in Northern Europe and beyond, with exports to more than 40 countries. Fazer’s operations comply with its Code of Conduct that is based on the Group’s values and the UN Global Compact. In 2025, Fazer Group had net sales of 1.200 million euros. Northern Magic. Made Real.