Exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to develop and project manage R&D for the nutraceutical range at this exceptional Australian owned health and wellness business. Reporting into the Head of Science and NPD, you will develop innovative products which amplify the ‘health-span’ of the health and wellbeing conscious community. It’s a family-oriented culture, where passion for natural health lies at the heart. Our client is often first to market, offering a diverse range across food, personal care and nutraceuticals.
The Role
Requires a passion for developing natural products that make a meaningful difference to the health of consumers. An understanding of TGA guidelines, a growth mindset and ability to thrive in an agile and creative environment is essential. This could suit a Dietician / Naturopath with a strength in complementary medicine.
This role:
- An experienced product development professional with nutraceutical experience/ knowledge of TGA requirements
- Hands-on R&D encompassing NPD and EPD - formulation, testing, documentation, process improvements, ingredient sourcing and cost management
- Strong project management skills are required
- Collaboration with suppliers as well as the broader innovation, quality and supply chain teams to determine profitable formulation partnerships and solutions
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills – co-manufacturers, suppliers and in house teams
- Degree qualified Dietician, Naturopath, Pharmaceutical science
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in product development and manufacturing systems
- Sound working knowledge of TGA regulations and stage-gate process
- Strong communication, project management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lean-in to ambiguity and thrive in an agile environment
- Accountable – results focused
- Confidence to challenge established ways of working with new processes and procedures, can drive an agenda
- Resilient, resourceful and relentless in pursuit of a solution