Product Developer & Blender for Nicotine Pouches

Landewyck is a leading innovator in the tobacco and nicotine alternatives industry, committed to providing adult consumers with a variety of high-quality tobacco and smoke-free products. For the Next Generation Products department we are seeking a talented Product Developer/Blender to join our dynamic team, focusing on the development and scaling of nicotine pouches.

Position Overview:

As a Product Developer/Blender, you will be responsible for formulating and refining nicotine pouch products from the ground up. This includes creating innovative flavor profiles, optimizing nicotine delivery, and ensuring a consistent product experience. You will also be tasked with scaling these formulations for mass production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulation Development: Create and optimize nicotine pouch formulations, balancing nicotine release, flavor, and mouthfeel.
• Flavor Innovation: Develop new and exciting flavor profiles, considering consumer preferences and market trends.
• Scaling: Transition small-scale formulations to full-scale production, ensuring consistency and quality in large batches.
• Quality Control: Conduct rigorous testing and analysis of products to ensure they meet company standards for taste, texture, and nicotine delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, regulatory, and marketing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and ensure all products meet legal requirements in various markets.

Your profile:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in product development, preferably in the nicotine, tobacco, or food and beverage industries.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of nicotine formulation, flavor development, and product scaling. Proficiency in analytical testing methods and quality control processes.
• Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to innovate and think creatively to develop unique products that meet consumer demands.
• Project Management: Experience in taking products from concept through to production, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision and thoroughness in product formulation and testing.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Fluency in English and German.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in a fast-growing industry.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Qualities for a Product Developer/Blender:

1. Technical Expertise: Strong background in chemistry, food science, or a related field, with specific experience in working with nicotine or similar compounds.
2. Innovation and Creativity: Ability to innovate with flavors, textures, and formulations while keeping consumer preferences in mind.
3. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in testing and analyzing products for quality control.
4. Project Management: Experience in taking products from the development phase through to production, including scaling processes.
5. Attention to Detail: High level of precision and attention to detail in formulation and quality control.
6. Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including production, regulatory, and marketing departments.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.