Senior Specialist- Technical Applications Group (TAG)

Nestlé S.A.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science seeks a Senior Specialist for the Technical Applications Group (TAG) in Bridgewater, NJ. You will lead medium-to-high complexity projects across development, scale-up, validation, and tech transfer, ensuring quality and regulatory standards are met.

You will collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to deliver impactful solutions and drive business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the requirements.
• 3+ years of hands-on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience.
• Experience with product scale-up, validation, and technology transfer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Travel approximately 30%.

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, and ensure objectives and deadlines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project leadership

Structured problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

SPSS

Minitab

Job description

Senior Specialist- Technical Applications Group (TAG)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

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 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) 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

Salary:$113,463.95 to$155,267.25 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

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 benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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