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Evogen Nutrition · 1 day ago

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Irving, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Evogen Nutrition is a renowned leader in quality sports nutrition products, seeking a Product Development Manager to join their elite team. This role involves leading product development initiatives, collaborating with various internal stakeholders, and managing the product life cycle to enhance existing products and launch new concepts in the sports nutrition sector.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to and align with our product strategy for future brand growth in key consumer need areas. He/she will work closely with leads from internal stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, etc., to fulfill product development and key business objectives

Create new or improve existing product formulas, incorporate research and concept development projects to identify new product opportunities for our growing domestic and international markets

Responsible for designing pilot studies, preparing specifications, records, and reports with an emphasis on developing and flavoring innovative powder and liquid formulations. He/she will review, interpret, summarize, and provide guidance & recommendations on technical matters. Manages the tasks/priorities along the way for foods and supplements in development including powdered dietary supplements, beverages, ready to eat products (bars, drinks (RTDs), snacks, etc.), capsules, and tablets

Advise contract manufacturers on lab formulation, ingredient and vendor qualification and validation, preliminary costing and preparing nutritional and supplement facts panels as needed

Highly organized individual that meets with team on regular cadence to provide feedback on projects, development efforts, and team goals. Excellent communicator that contributes to innovation, trouble shooting, and brainstorming ideas in a team environment. Represent R&D at key meetings, events, customer presentations, etc. Contributes to market analysis projects where needed

Qualification

Sports nutrition formulationsProduct life cycle managementFlavor application knowledgeNutritional software proficiencyConcept to product launchHighly organizedProactiveCommunicatorTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field (sciences) with 5-8 years of relevant experience in sports nutrition formulations, working in food, beverage or dietary supplement industry or equivalent experience

Previous Flavor Application and knowledge is essential

Prior development and knowledge of RTD's and dietary supplements is an advantage

Experience with additional markets (snacks, food, drinks etc.) is beneficial

Concept to product launch timeline management is expected for the role

Highly organized, performance-driven and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Proactive and always looking for opportunities to take initiative and improve both for the company and yourself

Actively seeking a goal-oriented known for your integrity type of individual

Outgoing, enthusiastic, and engaging team player with ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and nutritional software (Genesis, etc.)