Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator) - Shelton, CT

dsm-firmenich; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Purpose-driven culture

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Shelton, CT seeks a Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator) to translate concepts into scalable consumer products. You’ll own the tech development from formulation refinement to commercialization, ensuring quality, cost, manufacturability, sensory performance and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate across Discovery & Innovation, Technical Operations, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory and external manufacturing partners to resolve formulation

Qualifications

• Requires degree in scientific discipline (Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition) and advanced degree for senior role.
• 5+ years in technical product development, with dietary supplement experience.
• Experience with sensory testing and flavor development.

Responsibilities

• Technical Product Development & Formulation
• Manufacturing & Scale-Up
• Technical Transfer & Commercialization
• Organoleptic & Consumer Product Experience
• External Partner & Supplier Management
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Quality, Stability & Technical Documentation

Skills

Formulation development

Scale-up

Technical transfer

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Master's degree or PhD in Food Science / related

Job description

Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator)

Shelton, CT

The Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator) will be responsible for translating scientifically grounded product concepts and draft formulations into scalable, manufacturable, consumer‑ready products. This role owns the technical development process from formulation refinement through commercialization, ensuring products meet requirements for quality, cost, manufacturability, sensory performance, and timing.

Working closely with Discovery & Innovation, Technical Operations, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory, and external manufacturing partners, this role determines the appropriate technical approach to bring products from concept to commercial production. The role is responsible for resolving formulation and manufacturing challenges, optimizing products for consumer experience and commercial requirements, and ensuring effective technical transfer to manufacturing.

A critical component of the role is deep expertise in dietary supplement manufacturing and formulation, including the practical application of ingredient functionality, dosage forms, manufacturing processes, scale‑up, stability, and quality requirements. The role serves as the technical product development expert who ensures that innovative concepts can ultimately be produced on time, on cost, and on quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Product Development & Formulation
• Manufacturing & Scale-Up
• Technical Transfer & Commercialization
• Organoleptic & Consumer Product Experience
• External Partner & Supplier Management
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Quality, Stability & Technical Documentation

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose‑led and performance‑driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related scientific discipline; Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive technical product development experience, with significant experience in the dietary supplement industry.
• Experience with consumer sensory testing and flavor development.
• Experience developing products for major retail or consumer health brands.
• Experience with novel delivery systems, emerging ingredients, or complex formulations.
• Demonstrated experience taking dietary supplement products from formulation through scale‑up and commercial manufacturing.
• Proven experience working directly with contract manufacturers on formulation development, pilot batches, scale‑up, troubleshooting, and technical transfer.
• Demonstrated success delivering products on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Experience managing multiple technical development projects simultaneously.
• Strong track record of resolving complex formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Experience with ingredient and supplier evaluation and selection.
• Must have direct experience in dietary supplement formulation and manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of dietary supplement ingredients, dosage forms, formulation principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience across multiple dietary supplement formats and manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality, compatibility, stability, and processing requirements.
• Understanding of sensory and organoleptic considerations in dietary supplement product development.
• Knowledge of product specifications, stability, quality requirements, and technical transfer processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate scientific concepts into commercially viable products.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will bebased on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $132,000.00 - $170,000.000

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage,paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bringprogress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health,and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts youup and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progressonly happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, theydo their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has thechance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair andinclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need anysupport through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

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