Product Development Manager

We’re on a mission to become the #1 Gut Health Brand in the U.S.—and we’re looking for a Product Development Manager who wants to help shape the future of gut health at scale.

In this role, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll bring bold ideas to life. From early-stage concepts and cutting-edge formulations to full-scale launches on national retail shelves and top e-commerce platforms, you’ll sit at the center of innovation. You’ll partner closely with Brand, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and our manufacturing and supplier network to create products that don’t just compete—they stand out, win trust, and build loyalty.

If you’re energized by turning science, insights, and creativity into products customers genuinely love—and want to see your work make a real impact in millions of homes—this is your chance to help define what’s next for one of the fastest-growing brands in gut health.

• Own the end-to-end development of new products—from early ideation and formulation through commercialization and launch.
• Translate consumer insights, scientific research, and brand strategy into differentiated, market-winning product concepts.
• Build and maintain development tools including formula workbooks, specifications, claims grids, stability models, and documentation.

• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing to ensure every product reflects our positioning, voice, and long-term vision.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to identify whitespace opportunities, pricing strategy, and points of differentiation.
• Work closely with Regulatory and Quality to ensure claims, documentation, and stability programs support compliant, high-performing products.

• Build strong, proactive relationships with contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to unlock new capabilities and innovation opportunities.
• Identify manufacturing constraints early and creatively problem-solve alternative solutions to keep timelines and quality on track.
• Oversee raw material sourcing, ensuring availability, pricing, lead times, and MOQs align with business needs.

• Help define our long-term innovation roadmap, timelines, and product pipeline.
• Present clear, compelling updates and recommendations to cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
• Travel to trade shows, manufacturers, and suppliers to stay ahead of trends and deepen industry relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (graduate degree a plus)
• 2+ years of experience in dietary supplement or functional food product development (probiotic experience preferred)
• Proven success taking products from concept through commercialization

• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation, and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of dietary supplement and food regulations
• Comfort managing technical documentation and development workflows

• A natural collaborator who builds strong cross-functional relationships
• Organized, proactive, and energized by solving complex problems
• Clear, confident communicator who can translate technical details into business impact
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and keeps projects moving forward