Head of Product Development - Food Supplements

  • Barcelona
  • -

Company Description:

We are a Spanish brand specializing in food supplements, with a strong focus on e-commerce. Our reach spans across Europe, where we are dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through innovative and quality products. Our exceptional customer service is a proof of our commitment. Due to our significant growth, we are now seeking a Head of Product Development, who is eager to collaborate with our dynamic team.

Your Role:

In this critical role, you will be responsible for:

  • Product Development: You will lead the development of new product concepts that align with our product portfolio, current market trends, and targeted consumer base. Your tasks will include the formulation of dietary supplements, adhering to established upper limits and nutrient reference values, and accounting for ingredient interactions. You will also work closely with contract manufacturers' R&D teams to create prototypes for our product development initiatives and maintain a comprehensive knowledge library and dossiers for our products.
  • Regulatory Affairs: Your responsibilities will encompass label reviews to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements specific to each country. You will update technical information for all products and manage product notifications in Spain, Italy, Belgium, France and Poland. Understanding of Spanish Organic products regulation (CCPAE) and compliance with Amazon requirements will be essential.
  • Quality Assurance: You will coordinate the analysis of finished products, ingredients and samples by third-party laboratories, ensuring consistent quality control of our final products.
  • Customer Care: You will handle inquiries related to products, such as dosing, contraindications, recommendations and interactions, maintaining our commitment to top-tier customer service.
  • Support for B2B Sales and Purchasing Department: Assisting B2B department on sales to pharmacies and professionals and supporting the purchasing department with technical reviews of ingredients and finished products will be part of your role. This includes communication with suppliers to resolve technical product or ingredient queries.
  • Team Leadership, Management and Accountability : Directly manage and mentor the two junior team members in the Product Development department. Your role will involve setting clear goals, providing ongoing guidance, and facilitating professional growth and development within the team.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work in tandem with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to product development, marketing, and sales strategies.

We Look For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
  • Experience in Product Development, Quality Control or Regulatory Affairs in the Pharmaceutical or Food Supplement Industries. 
  • Interest in Food Supplements.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English; additional languages such as German, Italian, French, Dutch, or Polish are a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, extroverted personality.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, responsible.
  • Pro-active, results-oriented, autonomous; possessing an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Integrity.
  • Understanding of e-commerce business is desirable.

We Offer:

  • An opportunity to join a young, technology-driven, growing company in Barcelona.
  • Position and remuneration in line with the value you bring to our team.
  • Zenement is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to build a diverse, inclusive team and we make our hiring decisions based on business needs, skillset and competence, without considering age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status.
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