R&D Food Product Developer — Launch & Regulation

JBX Pty Ltd; Geehi; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Office in Bella Vista

Regular team lunches and social events

Job summary

JBX Pty Ltd is seeking a product development professional to drive concepts in food, nutrition and supplements from brief through to commercialisation. You will independently progress projects, evaluate ingredients and formats, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

The role requires practical development experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to translate scientific evidence into practical product decisions within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience in new product development within food, nutrition, supplements, or related industry.
• Understanding of development process from briefs to commercialisation.
• Ability to independently manage development projects with clear decisions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned development projects, translating briefs into practical development plans and progressing them through evaluation, trials and launch preparation.
• Research and evaluate ingredients, formulations and product formats against benefits, consumers and commercial objectives.
• Critically review literature and supplier studies to assess evidence quality and relevance to proposed products.
• Apply regulatory requirements relating to ingredients, formulations, dosage, labelling and claims.
• Support procurement with ingredient specs and sourcing options.
• Work with contract manufacturers on formulation development and production trials.
• Maintain clear development records, specifications and recommendations.
• Manage project priorities and communicate progress and decisions to R&D Manager and Supply Chain Team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Literature review

Decision making

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related

Job description

JBX Pty Ltd is seeking a product development professional to drive concepts in food, nutrition and supplements from brief through to commercialisation. You will independently progress projects, evaluate ingredients and formats, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

The role requires practical development experience, strong problem-solving, and the ability to translate scientific evidence into practical product decisions within a