Senior Product Development & Sensory Lead

DSM Nutritional Products; Shelton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM Nutritional Products in Shelton, CT is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator) to translate scientifically grounded concepts into scalable, manufacturable products. The role oversees development from refinement to commercialization, ensuring quality, cost, manufacturability, and sensory performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and drive successful technical transfer to manufacturing, with a strong focus on dietary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive technical product development experience in dietary supplements.
• Experience with sensory testing and flavor development.
• Experience with scale-up and transfer to manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own technical development from formulation refinement through commercialization.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Regulatory.
• Manage external manufacturers, pilot batches, and technology transfers.
• Ensure product specs, stability, and processing requirements meet targets.

Skills

Dietary supplement formulation

Flavor development

Cross-functional leadership

Scale-up expertise

Contract manufacturer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Job description

DSM Nutritional Products in Shelton, CT is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Development and Sensory (Technical Formulator) to translate scientifically grounded concepts into scalable, manufacturable products. The role oversees development from refinement to commercialization, ensuring quality, cost, manufacturability, and sensory performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and drive successful technical transfer to manufacturing, with a strong focus on dietary