Director, Product Development & Technical Transfer Services

The Director, Product Development & Technical Services is responsible for the end‑to‑end development, technology transfer, and optimization of consumer health products from concept through commercialization and post‑launch support. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across Product Development, Project Management, and Technical Services to ensure robust product design, manufacturing readiness, and on‑time delivery.

This position is a key member of the Site Leadership Team with dual accountability to the Site GM. The Director partners closely with site and functional leaders to prioritize customer and internal programs, manage technical risk, and deliver a balanced portfolio aligned with site and business objectives.

The Role:

• Lead new product development and post‑launch changes in alignment with stage‑gate processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee formulation, process, packaging, and analytical development activities.
• Translate customer, market, and business needs into clear technical and development requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Business Development, including customer meetings and proposal development.

Project Management

• Direct cross‑functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Establish and maintain project governance, timelines, resource plans, and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and lifecycle management processes.

Technical Services Leadership

• Lead technology transfer, scale‑up, and process optimization to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure robust, compliant, and manufacturable processes.
• Support validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in commercial manufacturing.

Strategic & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key interface between Product Development, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• Contribute to long‑term product strategy, innovation pipeline development, and business planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Science, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in product development, technical services, and/or project management within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling production processes and equipment; nutraceutical starch‑mogul manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience managing cross‑functional technical teams
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products and leading complex, multi‑stakeholder programs.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, stage‑gate development processes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen, including budget ownership and portfolio prioritization.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, manage change, and drive results without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgment, professional presence, and high ethical standards.
• Demonstrable leadership experience (including but not limited to participation in Client-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

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