Front End Innovation Manager

About Country Life Vitamins :

At Country Life, we inspire greatness through our holistic approach to supplement and personal care products. Our team of experts, innovators, and dreamers is dedicated to bringing the power of nature and the promise of science to people at every life stage. We strive to create a world where our customers can expect wonders through personalized solutions for everybody, every day.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly organized and driven candidate to manage our dynamic research and

development project portfolio. This role will focus on managing the technical aspects of new product development (NPD) projects from concept through commercialization, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with external partners (i.e. contract manufacturers). The ideal candidate will have experience in dietary supplements, food, beverage and / or personal care, and a passion for driving meaningful innovation to market.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Management : Own the end-to-end execution of R&D projects within our innovation pipeline, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery with high-quality standards
• Technical External Partner Relations : Lead technical discussions and day-to-day coordination with contract manufacturing partners to develop and commercialize new formulas. Serve as the R&D point of contact with internal teams (Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain) and external partners (Contract Manufacturers, Ingredient Suppliers).
• Ingredient and Technology Portfolio Management : Stay current on category trends, ingredient innovation, and emerging technologies in supplements and personal care. Maintain an organized portfolio of technology partners (i.e. suppliers and vendors), technology assets and ingredients that may be deployed into NPD programs. Work closely with procurement to support the onboarding of new ingredients as needed.
• Technical Support : Support formula development, sample evaluation, and tech transfer activities. Review specifications and testing protocols as needed.
• Documentation & Compliance : Work closely with our regulatory department to ensure accurate and timely documentation, including product development briefs, timelines, specifications, and change controls.

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