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The Americas & EU Technical Leader, Wellbeing International R&D is responsible for driving best-in-class product development to support the growth ambitions of the Wellbeing Collective international business. The role leads innovation and new market entry across Canada, Latin America, the UK, and Europe for WBC brands. This role owns end-to-end technical delivery for innovation and market expansion, partnering closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, SERs, Nutrition Science, Quality, and Regulatory) to deliver projects on time and in compliance.
Job Responsibility
Drive best-in-class product development to support growth ambitions of the Wellbeing Collective international business
Lead innovation and new market entry across Canada, Latin America, the UK, and Europe for WBC brands
Own end-to-end technical delivery for innovation and market expansion
Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, SERs, Nutrition Science, Quality, and Regulatory) to deliver projects on time and in compliance
Build and deliver a robust innovation pipeline in partnership with the global marketing team
Drive cost savings and strategic business continuity initiatives
Lead and develop a team of formulators and process engineers
Lead end-to-end product development and commercialization
Design cost-effective, sensorially superior, and scalable formulations
Own technical delivery on project teams
Partner cross-functionally to define and lock project briefs and product designs
Establish resource requirements, budgets, and target product/pack costs
Drive flawless execution across all development phases
Build and support digital capability
Translate Brand Performance Standards (BPS) into clear technical targets
Ensure all product designs meet requirements across safety, regulatory, claims, analytical, and CTI
Lead commercialization with contract manufacturers
Build and manage external partnerships
Drive clear communication, milestone tracking, and decision-making
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks
Partner with Supply Chain and Quality to assess and qualify contract manufacturers and testing laboratories
Ensure R&D protocols, reports, specifications, and dossiers are developed in line with established end-to-end technical guidance
Assess gaps in technical processes and support development of SOPs and guidance documents
Build strong, trust-based external relationships
Coach and mentor team members
Maintain strong awareness of emerging scientific literature and technologies
Requirements
Strong R&D TPL experience (senior-level)
Deep expertise in gummy formulation
Based in China with Mandarin fluency to speak to the manufacturers in China
Experience working on TPL projects beyond China, ideally with a regional or global lens
Bachelor's degree required in science or engineering
BS with 12+ years, Masters with 10+ years, or PhD with 7+ years’ experience in formulation development or technology development of which at least 3 years as Technical Project Lead
Excellent understanding of Product development Principles – formulation development for consumer-friendly ingestible dosage forms such as Powders, Gummies/capsules, material understanding, product scale up, product costing, ingredient sources and GMP
Experience working with cross functional teams across geographies
Ability to lead more complex portfolio of innovation/quality & Value Improvement Project (VIP) projects including multiple brands/regions/technologies
Technical leadership by exhibiting and fostering initiative, motivation, judgment, flexibility, and breadth
Resource planning and budgeting
Problem-solving ability using innovative thought and good scientific judgment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with others, and ability to plan and execute work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to interact effectively with the most senior levels of management both internally and externally
Ability to lead projects with multiple external parties including contractors, research partners, manufacturing facilities, etc.
Project Management skills and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in an ever-changing business environment
Nice to have
Master’s degree/PHD
Dietary supplement experience
What we offer
Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)