NPD & R&D Innovation Manager | External Partner Lead

Country Life; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company in New York is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee technical aspects of new product innovations across multiple brands. This role requires 3–6 years of experience in dietary supplements or personal care, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and possess a detail-oriented mindset focused on bringing innovative solutions to market.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in research or product development in dietary supplements, personal care, or adjacent CPG industries.
• Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and managing external relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical aspects of new product development projects.
• Lead technical discussions with contract manufacturing partners.
• Stay current on category trends and ingredient innovation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Monday.com

MS Project

Job description

A leading health and wellness company in New York is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee technical aspects of new product innovations across multiple brands. This role requires 3–6 years of experience in dietary supplements or personal care, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and possess a detail-oriented mindset focused on bringing innovative solutions to market.