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Innovation Scientist

Innovation Scientist

Pharmachem InnovationsTotowa, NJ, United States
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Pharmachem Innovations we differentiate ourselves by having a broad range of specialized ingredients and capabilities, enabling us to find the best solution for our customers. These capabilities include branded ingredients and delivery systems, tailored solutions and custom formulations, and toll manufacturing. We are known in the industry for being the “go to” company for innovative nutraceutical solutions. Our ingredients and formulas are sold around the world and have helped hundreds of customers grow their businesses.

We are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Innovation Scientist to join our Research & Development team. This is a high-impact and visible role that will directly influence the future of our product pipeline and competitive advantage. As part of a team known for pushing the boundaries of nutraceutical innovation, you’ll work at the intersection of science, product development, and market trends to bring novel, clinically supported dietary supplement products to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Innovation Projects

  • Report and work with Head of R&D to define and execute next-generation product strategies focused on novel delivery systems, new ingredients, and patentable innovations.

Market & Science Intelligence

  • Stay ahead of trends in the dietary supplement and functional ingredient space, including competitor product launches, new bioactives, delivery formats, and regulatory developments.
  • Leverage scientific literature, clinical data, and academic partnerships to source and validate cutting-edge technologies.
  • Ingredient Discovery & Innovation

  • Identify and evaluate novel nutraceutical ingredients especially those new to market aligned with strategic business needs, safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct scientific reviews to assess clinical relevance, and innovation potential.
  • Clinical Research & Scientific Validation

  • Collaborate and oversight clinical studies to substantiate efficacy, safety, and health claims.
  • Translate clinical outcomes into science-backed claims and documentation to support marketing, regulatory, and product positioning.
  • Pipeline Development

  • Build and maintain a robust innovation pipeline and internal ingredient / formulation database including new product concepts and line extensions to support long-term R&D and commercialization goals.
  • Stage-Gate & Project Management

  • Lead innovation projects through the stage-gate process from ideation and feasibility through development and commercialization ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective execution.
  • Patent & IP Generation

  • Contribute to the development of patentable technologies and proprietary formulations that offer sustainable competitive advantage and IP protection.
  • Product Development & Scale-Up

  • Conduct lab-scale formulation and pilot trials across tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies to support development, optimization, and scale-up of new and existing products.
  • Develop products or delivery systems that enhance stability, bioavailability, consumer experience, and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing teams to align product development with compliance, operational feasibility, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Academic & Supplier Partnerships

  • Cultivate partnerships with universities, ingredient suppliers, and external R&D collaborators to co-develop, validate, or license new technologies and functional ingredients.
  • QUALIFICATONS

  • B.S. or M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutrition, Food Sciences, Chemical Engineering , or related field.
  • 2+ years (with M.S.) or 3+ years (with B.S.) experience in dietary supplement R&D.
  • Hands-on experience developing solid oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules, gummies, powders).
  • Strong knowledge of nutraceutical ingredient functionality, formulation techniques, and product stability.
  • Proven success in launching innovative, commercially viable products.
  • Experience with supplement facts panel creation, specifications, and analytical data interpretation.
  • Familiarity with cGMP, regulatory compliance, and stage-gate or innovation frameworks.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capable of lifting 10–25 lbs. and operating pilot-scale equipment.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen or valid green card).
  • Willingness to travel occasionally (10–15%) for customer meetings or plant trials.
  • HOW TO APPLY

    Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest, your salary requirements to : hr@pharmachem.com

    Pharmachem Innovations offers a competitive salary that include bonus potential. Excellent benefits, including medical plan choices, vision, and dental insurance with coverage for both employees and dependent family members. Medical and dependent care flexible spending benefits, health savings accounts, company paid for long-term disability and life / ADD insurance plans. We offer paid time off including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick days. Our retirement plans include a 401(k) plan (with company match).

    Pharmachem Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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