Senior Specialist - Technical Applications Group

• Lead product, process, and formulation development activities for innovation, renovation, optimization, and productivity projects
• Provide technical expertise to support formulation improvements, process optimization, troubleshooting, and cost-saving initiatives
• Lead scale-up, validation, and transfer of products and technologies to internal manufacturing sites and external partners
• Conduct and oversee technical trials, risk assessments, and qualification activities to ensure successful commercialization and product performance
• Anticipate and resolve manufacturing, formulation, and quality issues to maintain project timelines and product standards
• Lead project execution, monitor progress, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and ensure achievement of project objectives and deadlines
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to deliver project outcomes
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate and resolve technical and operational challenges
• Support and maintain technical documentation, including master batch records, change controls, product specifications, QMS documentation, and related records
• Mentor and coach junior team members while helping build technical capability across TAG and manufacturing teams
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies, safety standards, SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving tablets, capsules, liquids, soft gels, gummies, powders, packaging, or related technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
• Experience leading medium-complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience
• Experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen-containing materials
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel approximately 30%
• Effective verbal and written communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis, technical reporting, and decision-making
• Demonstrated project leadership and prioritization capabilities
• Experience applying structured problem-solving approaches to technical challenges
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and operational excellence

Experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives

• Performance-based incentives
• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits