Senior Product Development Specialist

Organika-Health-Products-Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site RHN

Guided meditation classes

Professional development funding

Fitness reimbursements

Maternity leave top-up

Team socials and health events

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Organika is a premium natural health company based in Vancouver, Canada. We are seeking a Senior Product Development Specialist to help launch new products and refine existing ones that reach customers across Canada, the US, and international markets.

You’ll work closely with QA, Regulatory, Marketing, and Commercialization teams to keep projects on track and moving forward. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in biotech, chemistry, food science, or related field and 5+ years in project

Qualifications

• Masters degree in biotech, chemistry, food science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of practical work experience in project development management.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; improves processes.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of urgency to meet project timelines.
• Exceptional project management with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product formulations and reformulations across QA, regulatory, marketing, sales, and suppliers.
• Create samples and coordinate taste testing of prototypes.
• Manage product development milestones for timely launches.
• Create NHP-NPN applications and label development documents.
• Develop finished product specifications and stability files.
• Identify risks and opportunities in product launches and improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing on product education and compliance with SOPs and GMPs.
• Coordinate with co-manufacturers and suppliers on formulation and specifications.
• Create and organize Gantt charts; coordinate cross-department projects.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Urgency to meet timelines

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Masters degree in biotech/chemistry/food science

Tools

Asana

ERP platform

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Who are we?

Organika is a premium natural health company from Vancouver, Canada. We have been obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 35 years now! As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Product Development Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team! In this role, you’ll play a key part in bringing innovative ideas and high quality products to life by helping to launch new products and refine existing ones that reach customers across Canada, the US, and international markets.

As a Senior Product Development Specialist, you’ll be at the center of collaboration, working closely with Quality Assurance, Graphics, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Commercialization teams to keep projects on track and moving forward. You’ll help drive timelines, ensure seamless communication between departments, and provide visibility on project milestones so the entire team can celebrate progress together.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product formulations and reformulations by acting as the primary liaison between quality assurance, product development, regulatory affairs, marketing, sales, co-manufacturers, external agencies (ie consultants) and suppliers
• Create samples and coordinate taste testing of samples and prototypes
• Coordination of product development process and milestones to ensure reliable & timely launches of new products & reformulation launches
• Creation of NHP-NPN applications, along with supplementary documents needed for application
• Creation of nutritional fact table or Supplemented Food Facts Table, along with justification as part of label development
• Development of finished product specifications, stability justification files
• Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements with product launch execution
• Collaborate with Marketing to assists with product education
• Contribute to the knowledge of and adherence to and ensure compliance with Quality system SOP’s and GMP’s
• Collaborate with co-manufacturers and suppliers on formulation, prototyping and technical specifications
• Create and organize Gantt Charts
• Create product specification in collaboration with Quality department
• Coordinate project with other departments effectively

Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in one of the following fields listed: biotech, chemistry, food science, or other related fields
• Minimum of 5+ years of practical work experience in project development management
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve processes, applies feedback in a positive way to improve performance
• Excellent communication, prioritization, time management and organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency to meet project and launch timelines
• Exceptional project management principles and practices with evident ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and in speaking with co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and execute results within designated timeframes
• Must be comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization
• Business focused, self –motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
• Must be willing and able to work in our Vancouver HQ 5 days per week

Bonus Points if you have...

• Knowledge of the natural health products regulations, and food and drugs regulations an asset
• Experience with Asana operating platform an asset
• Experience with ERP platform an asset

Why work for Organika?

At Organika, you'll be part of a passionate team of high-performing individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are part of everyday life.

We're on an ambitious journey to become the most trusted consumer health brand in Canada that represents on a global scale. To get there, we're looking for people who are energized by meaningful work, excited by growth, and motivated to make a difference.

As a certified Great Place to Work and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workplace, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive both personally and professionally. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we’re proud to have a team representing more than 70 nationalities and speaking over 25 languages. No matter where you’re from, you’ll find a place to belong here.

Beyond the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized wellness brand, we offer a range of benefits and perks designed to support your well-being and development, including: access to an on-site RHN, guided meditation classes, professional development funding, fitness reimbursements, maternity leave top-up, regular team socials and health events, employee product discounts, and more!

If you’re hungry to learn, passionate about wellness, and driven to grow alongside a company that’s making a positive impact on people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.