Product Management Specialist
Engage in product management work process interactions as they relate to the ingredient approval, products concepts and product and category performance.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Work with PD and Regulatory teams to create sales sheets.
Review internal documents for consistency and accuracy.
Work with team members to address elevated customer issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; provide timely responses.
Provide technical and research support for Discover Research Scientists, Formulator Scientist and Product Managers in the investigation of ingredients and new product opportunities.
Provide technical and research support for ingredient and product concepts.
Work with Category Manager to review and analyze product performance.
Develop understanding of the process to assess and vet new product opportunities to determine viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation.
Through product or category review identify and recommend existing products for upgrades, improvements or promotional opportunities.
Work with suppliers on getting key technical information related to active and inactive ingredients.
Work closely with QA/QC to gain understanding on how to analyze and evaluate clinical and laboratory research as it applies to the formulation and delivery of new and existing products.
Analyze clinical research and organize findings into IAR's to determine future ingredient viability.
Provide administrative support to Product Development, Discovery Research, Regulatory and Category Management.
2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position.
Additional duties as needed.
Position Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred.
Actively enrolled Junior/Senior or recent alumni from a fully accredited College/University.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills required.
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently within a matrix environment where tight timelines exist.