Product Development Formulator, NPD

Location - Remote or On Site

Salary - 96K to 107K

About Nordic Naturals

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

Position Summary

The Product Development Formulator, NPD, owns the development of new dietary supplements and renovations for new claims across multiple delivery formats. This role leads formulation design, ingredient selection, feasibility evaluation, stability planning, and specification development. The Formulator drives cross‑functional alignment within the stage‑gate process, partners with Marketing on brand and concept development, and collaborates with Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Supply Chain, QA, PD Engineering and Project Management to ensure successful commercialization.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

New Product Formulation & Renovation

Develop new formulas and renovate existing products to support new claims, new technologies, and brand expansion.

Research and identify optimal ingredients, materials, and delivery technologies for new products.

Conduct feasibility assessments, troubleshoot formulation challenges, and identify technical solutions to ensure timely progression.

Specifications, Documentation & Stage‑Gate Execution

Develop ingredient, component, and finished product specifications for new products.

Create Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and other stage‑gate documentation required for commercialization.

Conduct nutritional calculations and generate supplement facts panels for new formulations.

Ensure documentation accuracy and alignment with regulatory and brand requirements.

Stability & Testing

Collaborate with Stability & Prototyping Lab to design stability studies for new products, interpret results, and refine formulations as needed.

Partner with QA and PD Engineering to evaluate analytical data and ensure product viability.

Vendor & Co‑Manufacturer Collaboration

Work with contract manufacturers to develop blends, obtain pricing, and manage technical communication throughout development.

Build and maintain relationships with vendors to support sourcing of new materials and packaging.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing on brand development, claims strategy, and product positioning.

Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, QA, and PD Engineering to ensure manufacturability and readiness for scale‑

Position Qualifications

BS in food science, chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical engineering, or related field required.

Minimum 4 years’ experience in dietary supplement (capsules, soft gels, liquids, powders, gummies, and/or nutrition bars) or related field.

Must be able to develop, read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, and regulations.

Must be able to work cross functionally with many different departments and various skill levels.

Knowledge of Food & Supplement regulations (including DSHEA, FD&C Act Section 21 CFR 111) is preferred.

Ability to objectively review the primary and secondary scientific literature to help support ingredient or product efficacy and safety is preferred.

Ability to deal with complex problems with many variables.

Basic skills in math, including algebra are required.

Competency Statements

Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.

Accountable – takes ownership for responsibilities, acknowledges and learns from mistakes

Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and "think outside the box".

Independent – Must be self-motivated and able to manage obligations without direct supervision

Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.

Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Other Preferred Skills & Abilities

Meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to produce high-quality work with limited supervision.

Must possess knowledge pertaining to the nutraceutical industry and must be well versed in a variety of ingredients, their usage, forms, activities and all other relevant characteristics.

Computer Skills:

Must be proficient with MS Office and have advanced Excel skills.

Certifications & Licenses: N/A

Benefits

Eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs. Eligibility and offerings are subject to applicable plan documents and employment status.

Physical Demands – Manufacturing

This position operates on an active plant floor, requiring candidates to remain stationary or move throughout the facility for shifts up to 8–10 hours. Essential duties involve positioning self to operate tools, using fine motor dexterity to adjust components, and lifting or transferring materials weighing 10-50 pounds depending on the position. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment requiring strict compliance with mandatory safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

California Applicants

The compensation range above applies to work performed in California and represents the employer’s good-faith estimate of the expected salary or hourly wage range for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.