About the position
We are seeking an RD Specialist to join our US client's Product Development team and play a critical role in researching, formulating, and commercializing high-quality dietary supplements that align with market trends and their core customer health goals.
In this role, the successful candidate will report to the Head of Product Development & New Launches and work with cross-functional teams to bring high-performing supplements designed to stand out and generate strong sales from concept to market. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and experienced in the supplements space. They will serve as a key collaborator across internal and external stakeholders to support the successful expansion of the product portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research, Analysis and Ideation
- Conduct market research to identify white space opportunities for new product innovation.
- Develop supplement concepts that align with customer wellness goals and needs.
- Identify emerging ingredients, delivery formats, and formulation trends.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, scientific research, and market demands related to dietary supplements.
Commercialize
- Provide detailed feedback on sample submissions to ensure high-quality, effective, and cost-effective formulations.
- Manage reformulation of existing products as needed to maintain differentiation and relevance.
- Maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers and co-manufacturers and work to build and maintain those relationships
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Align development work with broader brand strategy and timelines.
- Work within project timelines and coordinate across suppliers to maintain on-time delivery of critical milestones.
- Ensure a deep understanding of Nature's Craft brand strategy.
- Collaborating with the AMs to gain an understanding of best-selling products and any product refinements needed.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience in product development, R&D, and/or manufacturing within the supplements or functional food industry.
- Extensive experience with formulation specifically in the supplements/vitamins field.
- Proficient in developing accurate supplement fact panels aligned with FDA and market-specific requirements.
- Proven track record in technical research, project management, and working with suppliers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a remote team environment.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a result-oriented mindset.
- Experience with vitamins/supplements is a requirement.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and improve processes from the ground up.
- Passion for wellness and ability to bring customer-first product thinking to development work.
- Amazon experience is beneficial.
- Willingness to work Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 to 19:00.
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Desired Skills:
- Research And Development
- formulation
- E - Commerce
- supplements
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