Associate Manager, Product Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota.

📋 Description

• Assist in the complete product development process for new offerings, renovations, and reformulations, spanning from research and concept creation to technical execution and cross-departmental coordination.

• Collect and assess quotes, minimum order requirements, lead times, samples, specifications, and cost information from suppliers and co-manufacturers to aid in feasibility evaluations.

• Oversee daily development tasks with ingredient suppliers and contract manufacturers, including managing documentation, samples, timelines, technical inquiries, and follow-ups.

• Collaborate with Technical Services, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and other departments on bench-top testing, pilot runs, scale-up activities, specifications, validation support, and technology transfer initiatives.

• Investigate emerging ingredients, technologies, dosage forms, delivery systems, competitive products, suppliers, and manufacturing capabilities to uncover potential product opportunities.

• Analyze and summarize clinical studies, technical data, ingredient evidence, and supplier materials in conjunction with Scientific Affairs.

• Facilitate ingredient assessment and claims substantiation by organizing pertinent scientific and technical information.

• Keep precise records of product development, including formulation details, specifications, raw material documentation, feasibility records, cost inputs, development summaries, approvals, and pilot and scale-up documentation.

• Aid in international market and offshore development initiatives by coordinating local requirements, supplier and co-manufacturer details, samples, documentation, and project tracking.

• Identify project challenges and appropriately escalate risks while ensuring development work remains organized and progresses smoothly.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in product development, scientific research, technical services, formulation support, regulatory support, project coordination, or a similar field.

• Background in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, food, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated consumer products is highly preferred.

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as science, nutrition, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific or technical area is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.

• Excellent organizational skills, follow-through, prioritization, and attention to detail across multiple simultaneous projects.

• Capability to interpret and structure technical, scientific, supplier, costing, and regulatory information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant product development, workflow, and enterprise systems such as JIRA, Mozart, and CMS.

• Good judgment to recognize issues, escalate risks, and work with precision and responsibility.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Benefits

• Fitness Center Reimbursement

• Product Discounts