Director of Product Development – Functional Nutrition

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Director of Product Development leading nutrition product lifecycle from concept to commercial launch. Collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams for quality and scalability.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization, with a strong focus on formulation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to optimize product quality and scale through effective partnerships with R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

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Product DevelopmentRegulatory FrameworksFormulation ExpertiseCo-Manufacturer SelectionEvidence-Based Formulation

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementFormulation DevelopmentIngredient SourcingQuality SystemsCommercial LaunchRegulatory ComplianceSFP/NFP DevelopmentClaims SubstantiationSupply Chain SystemsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Labeling ToolsCOAsSpec Sheets

Industry Keywords

SupplementsFunctional FoodsFDA ComplianceProp 65International Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full product lifecycle from concept → development → launch → post-market optimization. Success in this role is defined by the quality of the products you build and the scale they achieve.
Define ingredient strategy, dosing, and differentiation in partnership with R&D
Drive cross-functional execution across R&D, Quality, Ops, Regulatory, and Marketing
Partner with Ops on co-manufacturer selection, scale-up, pilot runs, and commercialization
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners; assess feasibility, timelines, and risks
Ensure scientific rigor across formulation, claims, and product positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in product development (supplements, functional foods, or adjacent categories)
Proven track record of taking products from concept to commercial launch
Experience working with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and supply chain systems
Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient sourcing, and manufacturing constraints
Strong experience with regulatory frameworks (FDA, Prop 65, international compliance)
Familiarity with SFP/NFP development and labeling tools
Experience working with COAs, spec sheets, and quality systems
Background in evidence-based formulation and claims substantiation
Experience building or improving product development systems/processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary Range: $175k - $200k + equity + benefits