Product Development Manager - Health Supplements

Company Overview Pearl West is redefining what it means to build consumer brands.

Think of us as a lean, high-performance version of Unilever—without the bureaucracy.

We own and operate several brands in health supplements, beauty, sports nutrition, skincare, and pet categories, with a combined run rate of $40M+ USD and scaling aggressively.

Our mission is simple :

• build brands that leave lasting impressions and exit them at their peak.
• What makes us different?
• We’re not “scale and pray” private equity.
• We’re operator-led, performance-driven, and outcome-obsessed.
• Our centralized shared-services model—covering growth, creative, product, and operations—fuels multiple brands with speed, clarity, and execution.
• If you want to lead with autonomy, move fast, and own results , Pearl West is your arena.
• Role Overview As the Product Development Manager , you’ll lead the full lifecycle of product development—from concept and formulation to launch and post-market optimization.
• This is a full-time leadership role focused exclusively on the health supplements category , requiring a balance of strategic vision, scientific rigor, and operational execution.
• You’ll drive new product launches that align with consumer trends, regulatory standards, and Pearl West’s commitment to high-performance products that scale.
• Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end product development — from ideation, R&D, supplier sourcing, and formulation to testing, compliance, and launch.
• Own the innovation pipeline — identify white-space opportunities and build a roadmap aligned with market trends in supplements and wellness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally — work with marketing, operations, and creative to ensure seamless go-to-market execution.
• Optimize economics & scalability — negotiate supplier contracts, improve COGS, and enhance profitability without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance & quality — manage regulatory and labeling standards across multiple markets.
• Accelerate time-to-market — establish efficient systems and workflows to move from concept to launch rapidly.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Launch 4–6 new SKUs per quarter (or ~15–20 annually) — from concept to market-ready within agreed timelines.
• Achieve ≥70% gross margin on all new supplement launches.
• Deliver at least 20–25% of annual brand revenue from products launched within the past 12 months.
• Reduce time-to-market by 25–30% compared to prior cycles (targeting
• Maintain 100% regulatory compliance and zero quality recalls across all launches.
• Negotiate ≥10% COGS improvement per SKU through supplier optimization and process efficiencies.
• Achieve ≥85% on-time project completion rate across all product launches.
• Sustain product review rating of 4.5★+ within six months of launch on primary sales platforms (Amazon / DTC).

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