Director of Innovation

3 weeks ago


Prince Edward Island, Canada Brunel Full time

Introduction

We are searching for a Director of Innovation who will play a pivotal role within our Client's organization, driving collaborative efforts across departments and with customers to achieve business objectives. This role demands an experienced food scientist with a focus on manufacturing Natural Health gummies and a track record in developing formulations and supporting scale-up processes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers to develop formulas, from prototypes to final production, meeting their specific needs.
  • Work closely with Operations to ensure seamless plant trials and provide recommendations for further action based on trial results.
  • Validate manufacturing processes for new products and equipment.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of process and product specifications.
  • Stay abreast of gummy and natural health product trends, exploring new and functional ingredients.
  • Partner with procurement to source ingredients that offer functional benefits to consumers while meeting supplier quality standards.
  • Maintain up-to-date ingredient and product information in the company database, including customer-specific specifications.
  • Lead the Innovation team through coaching, counseling, and performance management, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a Food Scientist in gummy manufacturing, with expertise in product development and scale-up.
  • Post-secondary degree in Food Science or Nutrition.
  • Knowledge of raw material selection, sourcing, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with nutraceutical and botanical materials and their uses.
  • Experience evaluating ingredient vendors for quality compliance.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food supplements/nutraceutical products.
  • Proficiency in analytical testing methods for Natural health products and ingredients.
  • Ability to create Finished Product Documentation compliant with regulatory standards.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized with analytical capabilities and adept at simplifying complex data.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a customer-focused approach.

What We Offer

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About Us

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