Sr. Director of Product Development

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Job Overview

The Sr. Director of Product Development manages the Product Development process including Quoting, Design, Project Management, Document Control, Sourcing, Technical Services, and other aspects of development.

This is done by working closely with customers, project managers, quality, and any other involved parties.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the product lifecycle execution, from design and research to development and production, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic goals;
• Provide team leadership by managing tasks, fostering collaborations across departments, and addressing stakeholder needs;
• Oversee Technical Services, Research & Development, Sourcing, and Product Development;
• Ensure implementation of Quality by Design into product lifecycle process;
• Collaborate with customer product development and quality teams to ensure successful product launches (i.e. On-time, in specification, and cost correct);
• Ensure full product setup executed to company compliance requirements;
• Oversee new materials sourcing, including documentation gathering and item setup;
• Work closely with organizational partners to ensure maximum leverage of the company’s vertical integration model;
• Manage Research and Development reports as defined on the organization chart;
• Manage departmental KPIs;
• Follow and enforce cGMP guidelines and processes as established in departmental SOPs;
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. in Food Science or related area required);
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in product development;
• A proactive leader able to manage multiple projects and personnel;
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated technical competence and initiative;
• Knowledge of flavors and flavor applications;
• Knowledge of Sports Nutrition industry;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive deadlines;
• Works effectively with people from varying functions and levels;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Flexibility to travel approximately 25%;
• Knowledge of database software, order processing systems, Project Management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software;

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours;
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask;
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment;
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas;
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs;
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : The above description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this position.

Prinova reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities without notice.

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