Product Development Manager, Human Supplements
A bit about Health & Happiness GroupAt Health & Happiness, our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness; to inspire and achieve this vision we bring together seven international brands as we strive to make people around the world healthier and happier. We have established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 3,400 employees working across the globe. We are excited about our future as we expand these premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets, greeting consumers in all life stages. What this means for youThe variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.
Our success as an organization is directly attributed to the health and happiness of our team. As a new team member, you will be empowered to positively contribute to our high-impact culture and be supported in bringing your whole self to work.
Your role within the team
This position leads technical product development for dietary and nutritional supplement products manufactured in North America for H&H China market. The role provides end-to-end technical leadership across the product portfolio, from initial formulation and feasibility assessment through pilot-scale trials, process validation, and full-scale manufacturing. Working within a cross-functional team, the Product Development Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and global partners to deliver compliant, high-quality products. This is a key R&D role with opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
Duties and responsibilities
- Apply deep technical expertise across dietary and nutritional supplement dosage forms - including tablets, softgels, hard capsules, powders, and liquids - to partner with the China R&D and Marketing teams in developing differentiated products and successfully bringing them to market.
- Serve as the technical lead for China-market SWISSE and BIOSTIME projects in US. Define and recommend key product requirements; evaluate technical and safety feasibility; support claims substantiation; confirm regulatory considerations; and support process validation.
- Lead technical communication with U.S.-based contract manufacturers regarding formulations, trial protocols and agreements, process development, scale-up, and manufacturing process controls.
- Support manufacturing capacity and supply continuity through the technical transfer of existing products to additional contract manufacturers.
- Evaluate raw material specifications and formulation information for technical suitability, regulatory compliance, quality requirements, and the ability to support intended product claims.
- Provide technical and scientific support in addressing consumer, customer, manufacturing, and quality-related issues.
- Conduct literature and technical research on current and emerging product trends, ingredients, and processing technologies relevant to the dietary supplement market.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with contract manufacturers, key suppliers, and project partners.
- Manage technical deliverables and priorities against defined project timelines to achieve required outcomes on schedule.
- Actively participate in cross-functional project meetings, providing clear input on deliverables, timelines, technical risks, and development processes to support business decisions and project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement in NPD ways of working, tools, documentation, and team efficiency across Product Development and the broader business.
- Consistently follow H&H systems and processes, including change control, document control requirements, and relevant digital platforms.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a master's degree, in dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, or a closely related manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated experience developing dietary or nutritional supplement products for multiple markets, including successful commercialization and product launches.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of end-to-end new product development, product quality and stability evaluation, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory considerations.
- Extensive knowledge of dietary supplement formulation calculations, dosage forms, raw materials, manufacturing processes, scale-up, and quality assurance requirements.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator who communicates effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continued learning.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting demanding timelines.
- Consistently delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates business acumen and the ability to balance technical requirements with commercial and project needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively within the United States, with occasional international or cross-regional travel.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA options
- 6% 401(k) match
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 3 annual wellness days
- 20 PTO days + 10 sick days annually
- Monthly fitness stipend
- Opportunities for continued education & professional development
- Perks for your fur friends, including product stipends and pet insurance discounts
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