Manufacturing jobs in Germany

Are you enthusiastic about pioneering supplement formulations tailored for the European market? We're actively seeking an agile and innovative Formulation Manager – Supplements / Nutraceuticals (all genders) to become an integral part of our Product Development and R&D team. If you possess a profound understanding of European regulations, a creative approach, and a knack for crafting market-leading supplement recipes, we're eager to connect with you!

• Take full ownership of the entire lifecycle of supplement formulation – from concept development to market-ready recipes
• Define the product purpose and exact dosage, creating precise theoretical formulations by selecting and balancing active ingredients
• Conduct specification checks, verify raw material availability, and ensure accuracy of active content calculations – taking into account physical properties such as granulation size, moisture content, and homogeneity
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges, including stability, compatibility, capsule fill limits, discoloration, or stickiness
• Lead the scale-up process together with manufacturing partners – including root cause analysis of production stoppages and optimize formulations for consistent, scalable manufacturing
• Collaborate with the Quality department and external laboratories to confirm compliance, and take corrective action when results are unsatisfactory
• Maintain a comprehensive formulation database to continuously improve product development efficiency
• Work closely with cross-functional partners like R&D, Supply Chain and Regulatory to ensure smooth handover into commercial production
• Reformulation across the entire product lifecycle, including raw material substitutions or specification changes

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical development, nutraceuticals, OTC / product development, dietary supplement manufacturing – ideally with a strong interest in transitioning toward clean-label nutraceutical approaches
• Proven track record in developing and manufacturing nutraceutical or dietary supplement formulations, with deep expertise in single-dosage form development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to combine scientific precision with business considerations to deliver competitive and compliant products
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain complex formulation decisions to cross-functional teams
• Based in Berlin (Germany) or Warsaw (Poland), or willing to relocate to one of these locations

• An appealing discount on all of our Sunday Natural Group products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Deutschland ticket
• A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We, the Sunday Natural Group, like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women\'s Day

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Sabrina Thome