Product Development Scientist

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS: Develop winning consumer products by designing and developing products from concept through commercialization. The scientist will partner with marketing/brand and other cross-functional teams to launch products for Megafood in the VMS space.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and launch products from bench scale through commercialization
• Assumes personal responsibility and ownership for team goals and priorities
• Develop appropriate experimental designs
• Make recommendations based on results
• Set up proper stability studies
• Set up proper sensory studies
• Utilizes proper sensory protocols to ensure consumer-centric product is launched
• Properly communicate project details and experimental designs to R&D Teammates
• Be able to translate results into action for cross-functional teams
• Provides for the development of new products as guided by development pipelines, timelines, and project details to maintain and build MegaFood’s competitive advantage
• Be able to utilize Product Vision software
• Be able to support production runs at Manufacturing sites
• Support Contractual Paperwork like NDA’s, MSA’s, and other contracts for R&D
• Should be able to own the R&D piece of the Project timeline and properly communicate it to the project team
• Master’s Degree in a scientific capacity preferred (Food Science preferred)
• 5-7 years in CPG or B2B space. VMS experience is preferred but F&B and/or Pharma will be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledgeable in Product Development of Food and Beverage, Dietary Supplements, and/or Pharmaceutical products
• Knowledgeable in Sensorial Tests appropriate for Product Launches
• Knowledgeable in Stage Gate Processes
• Experienced in a lab environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in CPG or business-to-business (B2B) companies

People Development: Takes opportunities to develop individual competencies to ensure skills are aligned with evolving roles in the organization. Open, curious, and willing to learn new skills. Owns individual development.

Business Planning: Keeps self-informed of key business operations that impact the team and role; asks questions to ensure sufficient context and knowledge. Is open, curious, and willing to learn new skills. Effectively manages time and priorities.

Results Orientation: Delivers on commitments with a dedication to quality and process. Supports team objectives outside the routine responsibilities.

Problem Solving: Takes initiative to proactively identify problems; provides suggestions for improvements within the scope of the role.

Collaboration: Effectively listens and communicates with team members, leadership and internal customers. Open to feedback.

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.
 

Annual Pay

Annual Pay Range

$69,700.00 - $104,550.00

This represents the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role, plus annual incentive. Various elements are used to determine a candidate’s starting salary such as job experience, specific skills, a