Product Development Manager

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
United States, Texas, Pasadena
Apr 15, 2025
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 Qualifications Education Bachelors (required) Experience Understanding of U.S. dietary supplements sales, private label, or ingredient supply. (preferred) Experience working in B2B dietary supplement sales, private label, or ingredient supply. (preferred) Knowledge of probiotics, postbiotics, and functional ingredients. (required) 5 - 7 years: Experience in dietary supplement formulation and product development. (required) Skills MS Outlook (required) MS Excel (required) MS PowerPoint (required) MS Word (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)