Reporting to the Strategic Innovation Manager, this role is instrumental in developing and maintaining workable product formulations to support and deliver the NPD plan and business objectives. In this role you will be developing and coordinating new products from conception to commercialisation. This role requires a good understanding of both the scientific principles behind formulations and the practical application of the principles in product development.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to new product design and upgraded formulations
Provide technical recommendations into marketing concepts and ideas
Mentor and coach junior members of the NPD team
Support with strategic procurement initiatives
Assist in regulatory sign-off of labels, to ensure that labels are compliant
Assist in formulation process improvements
Skills and experience we are looking for:
Have a tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science/Technology or related discipline
Have 10+ years' experience in product development roles within the health industry
Have experience in running solid pharmaceutical dose trials
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Can multitask and work in a team environment
Has demonstrated leadership skills through leading small groups
Why is this the next great opportunity for you?
This position is very important to delivering our mission to empower healthier lives, offering challenge and the opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Vitaco. We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with annual reviews
Growth and development opportunities
Great discounts on our products
Access to discounted health insurance
Subsidised onsite cafe
A paid day off on your birthday
About Vitaco
At Vitaco 'We Care, We Act, We Succeed'. We are globally renowned for manufacturing the highest quality health and wellbeing products and we distribute our supplements, health food, and sports nutrition brands, including Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena, and Musashi , to over 30 countries in five continents worldwide.
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
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