Product Development Manager

Role Overview

• The Product Development Manager is responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of new and existing products from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee product formulas, ingredient documentation, sensory evaluation processes, facts panel management, and other product development tasks.
• Support the development of new formulas and reformulations to enhance efficacy, stability, cost-efficiency, and consumer appeal.
• Maintain ownership of all master formulas and version controls.
• Manage and maintain ingredient documentation to ensure compliance with FDA dietary supplement regulations and cGMP standards.
• Lead sensory evaluation programs and develop sensory standards and protocols.
• Create and verify Supplement Facts and Nutrition Facts panels, ensuring labeling accuracy in accordance with FDA and support the Regulatory team.
• Serve as a technical lead on cross-functional project teams including Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, or functional food product development.
• Demonstrated experience managing formulas and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of FDA dietary supplement regulations and labeling requirements.
• Experience creating Supplement/Nutrition Facts panels.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and raw material suppliers.
• Formulation expertise across multiple delivery systems (capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, other).
• Proficiency with formulation software and nutrient calculation tools.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, stability, and bioavailability.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Minimal travel (5% or less per year)

Benefits

• ❤️‍🩹 Health Benefits
• Including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, as well as HSA contributions
• 🌴 Flexible Paid Time Off – Take the time you need, plus 11 company holidays!
• 💰 401(k)
• We match 100% up to 3% of your contribution, and then another 50% up to 5% of your contribution. We guarantee Safe Harbor immediate vesting.
• 🧠 Mental Health Benefits
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), giving you free mental health resources and helpful tools.
• ➕ Supplemental Benefits
• Including 100% company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and long & short-term disability coverage.
• 📝 Legal Services – Consult with attorneys for free if the need ever arises, and receive resources for creating legal documents, filing taxes, etc.
• 📦 Effective Products – Gain access to our full range of health & wellness products.