Product Development Manager

Kaneka North America


Date: 3 days ago
City: Pasadena, TX
Contract type: Full time
Job Details

Description

Formulation & Product Development

  • Develop and maintain a library of turnkey and custom dietary supplement formulas incorporating Kaneka’s probiotic strains and proprietary ingredients.
  • Select commercially available ingredients based on market trends, scientific evidence, and customer needs to create innovative and competitive formulations.
  • Work closely with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure feasibility, stability, and scalability of new formulations.

Sales & Marketing Support

  • Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify new product opportunities for customers and prospects, whether as finished turnkey products or raw material supply.
  • Provide scientific and technical input to develop marketing strategies and messaging that highlight products benefits and differentiation.
  • Assist in the preparation of marketing collateral, white papers, and presentations to support sales efforts.

Customer Support & Technical Consultation

  • Provide technical and regulatory support to customers regarding the application of Kaneka’s probiotic and nutritional ingredients in their formulations.
  • Respond to Customer inquiries, troubleshoot formulation challenges, and recommend optimal ingredient combinations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, DSHEA, EFSA, Health Canada) for dietary supplements.

Scientific communication and Market Intelligence

  • Translate scientific research into clear, market-ready messaging to assist Sales and Marketing in promoting Kaneka’s probiotic ingredients and finished products.
  • Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to guide product innovation and business strategy.
  • Participate in industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to represent Kaneka’s expertise in probiotic and dietary supplement formulations.

Must Demonstrate The Following Emotional Intelligence Skills

  • Emotional Empathy
  • Positive Attitude
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Flexibility / Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Skills

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