Senior Specialist Technical Applications Group (TAG)

Nestlé Health Science; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science seeks a Senior Specialist in Boca Raton to lead product and process innovation activities. This role involves technical leadership across product development and manufacturing, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of experience. Prospective employees are encouraged to apply regardless of their background, reflecting Nestlé’s commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on product development and manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process development for various projects.
• Conduct and oversee technical trials for successful commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Data analysis and technical reporting

Project leadership

Collaborative partnerships

Structured problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SPSS

Minitab

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Specialist, Technical Applications Group (TAG), serves as the product and process lead for medium‑to‑high‑complexity innovation, renovation, and optimization projects. This role provides technical expertise across product development, process improvement, scale‑up, validation, technology transfer, and commercialization activities while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Senior Specialist partners cross‑functionally to deliver technical solutions, support manufacturing operations, and drive business objectives. This is a fully onsite role in our Bridgewater, NJ location.

Responsibilities

• Lead product, process, and formulation development activities for innovation, renovation, optimization, and productivity projects.
• Provide technical expertise to support formulation improvements, process optimization, troubleshooting, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Lead scale‑up, validation, and transfer of products and technologies to internal manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Conduct and oversee technical trials, risk assessments, and qualification activities to ensure successful commercialization and product performance.
• Anticipate and resolve manufacturing, formulation, and quality issues to maintain project timelines and product standards.
• Lead project execution, monitor progress, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and ensure achievement of project objectives and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies to investigate and resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Support and maintain technical documentation, including master batch records, change controls, product specifications, QMS documentation, and related records.
• Mentor and coach junior team members while helping build technical capability across TAG and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies, safety standards, SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving tablets, capsules, liquids, soft gels, gummies, powders, packaging, or related technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles.
• Experience leading medium‑complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience.
• Experience with product scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen‑containing materials.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis, technical reporting, and decision‑making.
• Demonstrated project leadership and prioritization capabilities.
• Experience applying structured problem‑solving approaches to technical challenges.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

The approximate pay range for this position is $95 K to $120 K base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome veterans, separated service members, individuals with disabilities, and all other protected classes to apply. The Nestlé Companies are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

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Job Requisition: 407170