Director of Product Development -Nutritional Supplements
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Product Engineer, FMCG
Experience: Director
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
OverviewWe are seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Product Development to lead the creation and expansion of our growing supplement portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing cutting‑edge products across categories including pre‑workouts, protein powders, hydration formulas, vitamins, wellness supplements, and more.
Responsibilities- Lead the end‑to‑end development of new supplement products from concept to commercialization.
- Create innovative formulations for products including pre‑workouts, protein powders, hydration and electrolyte mixes, recovery products, vitamins, and wellness supplements.
- Develop and refine flavor systems to create industry‑leading taste profiles and customer experiences.
- Research emerging ingredients, market trends, and competitive products to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborate with manufacturers, flavor houses, ingredient suppliers, and R&D partners.
- Oversee product testing, sample evaluations, and formulation optimization.
- Ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and compliance standards.
- Work cross‑functionally with marketing, operations, creative, and leadership teams on launches and product positioning.
- Manage product development timelines, costs, and vendor relationships.
- Build and lead a growing product development and innovation team over time.
- Help establish scalable systems and processes for innovation and product pipeline management.
- 10+ years of experience in product development within the nutritional supplements, sports nutrition, food & beverage, or wellness industry.
- Strong understanding of supplement ingredients, formulation science, and flavor development.
- Experience developing products across powders, stick packs, capsules, gummies, or RTDs preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ingredient sourcing, and quality standards.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance creativity, speed, and execution in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and building products consumers love.
- Experience formulating products for performance, fitness, hydration, recovery, or wellness categories.
- Existing relationships with manufacturers, formulators, or ingredient suppliers.
- Experience scaling product lines within a DTC or eCommerce brand.
- Leadership experience or desire to build and manage a product innovation team.
- Competitive salary + performance incentives.
- Opportunity to help shape and scale a rapidly growing brand.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Career growth and leadership opportunities.
- Employee discounts and wellness perks.
At our core, we’re passionate about helping people perform at their highest level — in the gym, at work, and in everyday life. We are a fast‑growing health and wellness brand focused on creating high‑quality nutritional supplements that support performance, recovery, energy, and overall wellness. Our team is made up of marketers, creators, athletes, and innovators who are obsessed with building a brand that connects with today’s consumer.
As we continue to scale, we’re building a culture centered around performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
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