R&D Project Manager- Supplements & Liquid (m/w/d) at IronMaxx Logistic & Services GmbH & Co. KG

berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 26

Experience

18 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Ready to perform? Your tasks with maximum focus

Product development

Development of innovative food supplements, powders, capsules, tablets, shots, liquids and functional drinks – from the initial idea to market launch.
Independent management of development projects including concept development, formulation, raw material selection, sampling, costing, validation and commercialization
Translation of product briefings and consumer needs into technically feasible, regulatory-compliant and economically attractive products.
Development and optimization of formulations with regard to active ingredients, dosage, taste, sweetening, solubility, stability, functionality and cost.
Planning and evaluation of laboratory samples, tastings, stability tests, pilot productions and production trials
Optimization of existing products with regard to formulation, raw materials, sensory properties, functionality, packaging, shelf life and costs

Trends, Innovation & Portfolio

Identification of consumer-relevant, ingredient, health, performance and nutrition trends
Observation of new raw materials, active ingredients, technologies, dosage forms and product concepts
Conducting market, category, and competitive analyses to identify new product potential.
Translating trends and insights into concrete innovation and product concepts
Continuous evaluation and further development of the supplements and liquids portfolio with regard to differentiation, optimization and growth.

Supplier & Project Management

Central interface function between suppliers and internal teams from Quality, Purchasing, Marketing and Sales.
Coordination of timings, patterns, documentation, costs and decision-making processes across multiple development projects
Managing price inquiries, product calculations and value engineering initiatives in close collaboration with purchasing.
Ensuring technically feasible and economically scalable formulations together with production partners
Evaluation of suitable packaging formats and product-packaging compatibility, especially for liquids
Participation in supplier meetings, production trials and relevant trade fairs

Regulatory & Quality

Review of formulations, ingredients, dosages, claims, declarations and packaging texts
Ensuring compliance with the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) and relevant regulatory requirements for food supplements and beverages
Maintenance of product specifications, formulation documentation and relevant development documents
Close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on product releases, stability assessments and quality requirements
Support with reformulations, raw material changes, root cause analyses and continuous product improvements

Your skillset - as strong as our protein

Completed studies or comparable training in food technology, food science, nutritional science, chemistry, pharmacy or a comparable field
Relevant professional experience in product development or R&D, ideally in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, functional food or beverages.
A sound understanding of supplement and liquid formulations, raw materials, active ingredients and manufacturing processes.
Experience with product categories such as powders, capsules, tablets, shots, liquids or functional drinks
Experience with formulation development, sampling, sensory evaluation, stability tests and production trials
Good knowledge of the relevant food law and regulatory requirements
Confident handling of product costing, target costs and economic evaluations
Fluent English skills; German skills are an advantage.
Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, production trials and industry events

Responsibilities

Product development

Development of innovative food supplements, powders, capsules, tablets, shots, liquids and functional drinks – from the initial idea to market launch.
Independent management of development projects including concept development, formulation, raw material selection, sampling, costing, validation and commercialization
Translation of product briefings and consumer needs into technically feasible, regulatory-compliant and economically attractive products.
Development and optimization of formulations with regard to active ingredients, dosage, taste, sweetening, solubility, stability, functionality and cost.
Planning and evaluation of laboratory samples, tastings, stability tests, pilot productions and production trials
Optimization of existing products with regard to formulation, raw materials, sensory properties, functionality, packaging, shelf life and costs

Trends, Innovation & Portfolio

Identification of consumer-relevant, ingredient, health, performance and nutrition trends
Observation of new raw materials, active ingredients, technologies, dosage forms and product concepts
Conducting market, category, and competitive analyses to identify new product potential.
Translating trends and insights into concrete innovation and product concepts
Continuous evaluation and further development of the supplements and liquids portfolio with regard to differentiation, optimization and growth.

Supplier & Project Management

Central interface function between suppliers and internal teams from Quality, Purchasing, Marketing and Sales.
Coordination of timings, patterns, documentation, costs and decision-making processes across multiple development projects
Managing price inquiries, product calculations and value engineering initiatives in close collaboration with purchasing.
Ensuring technically feasible and economically scalable formulations together with production partners
Evaluation of suitable packaging formats and product-packaging compatibility, especially for liquids
Participation in supplier meetings, production trials and relevant trade fairs

Regulatory & Quality

Review of formulations, ingredients, dosages, claims, declarations and packaging texts
Ensuring compliance with the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) and relevant regulatory requirements for food supplements and beverages
Maintenance of product specifications, formulation documentation and relevant development documents
Close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on product releases, stability assessments and quality requirements
Support with reformulations, raw material changes, root cause analyses and continuous product improvements

Completed studies or comparable training in food technology, food science, nutritional science, chemistry, pharmacy or a comparable field
Relevant professional experience in product development or R&D, ideally in dietary supplements, sports nutrition, functional food or beverages.
A sound understanding of supplement and liquid formulations, raw materials, active ingredients and manufacturing processes.
Experience with product categories such as powders, capsules, tablets, shots, liquids or functional drinks
Experience with formulation development, sampling, sensory evaluation, stability tests and production trials
Good knowledge of the relevant food law and regulatory requirements
Confident handling of product costing, target costs and economic evaluations
Fluent English skills; German skills are an advantage.
Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, production trials and industry events