Formulator

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

• Hybrid, Valencia-CA** ** No Sponsorship/Transfer Available**
  
  
  

The Formulator is responsible for developing and commercializing formulations for a specified portfolio of products of a variety of dosage and delivery forms including tablets, softgels, capsules and gummies. This role is specifically focused on formulating alternate delivery forms (gummies) and would be a perfect fit for an individual interested in enhancing existing formulas, identifying innovative solutions to new and existing problems, and requires understanding of raw ingredient specifications and their impact on finished products. Formulator reports to the Manager of Research & Development.

Key Responsibilities

Critical contributions this role is counted on to deliver include:

• Overseeing and monitoring bench top, pilot, manufacturing scale-up and verification batches. Provide technical and scientific input, support, and assistance to other technical disciplines.
• Writing, editing and updating batch records, raw material specifications, SOPs, and technical reports, ensuring efficient operations in assigned project areas.
• Supporting technology transfer activities; guiding product and process development activities, working closely with Strategic Sourcing, Analytical Research Services, Quality Control, Quality Standards and Plant Operations team to deliver successful production processes for supplements into the commercial environment. Leading technical transfer process related to sending existing products outside or bringing existing products in-house.
• Working closely with key business partners to find synergies related to maximizing customer value and enhancing margins through formulation improvements.
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is ready to embrace challenges and resolve complicated formulation issues. You are science-oriented and like to use data and metrics to inform decisions. At the same time, you enjoy working with team members from different functional departments.

Critical Success Factors

You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:

• Successfully delivered complex projects critical to an organization’s strategy, especially in start-up situations or dynamic markets
• Hands-on experience with many formulation and process related instruments/equipment
• Open-mindedness and willingness to continually learn something new on an ongoing basis
• Capability to effectively address and simplify complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Experience with demonstrated process orientation, even in changing or ambiguous situations facilitating critical pathways.
  
  
  

Capabilities & Skills Required

In order to take on these challenges, you’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science or other relevant science degree.
• 2+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or Masters degree with 0-1+ years of experience.
• Competent knowledge and practical experience with supplement and/or pharmaceutical and/or functional foods product development, processing equipment and techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Confectionnary (gummies and jellies) hands-on formulation and scale-up experience.
• Proven scientific and technical ability to design and execute experimental and/or protocol studies as well as statistically analyze data, author and review protocols and reports and present the data to appropriate parties.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, communication, and data management skills.
  
  
  

OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

Annual Pay

Annual Pay Range

$102,193.00 - $153,340.00

This represents the minimum and maximum base salary range for this role, plus annual incentive. Various elements are used to determine a candidate’s starting salary such as job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in the role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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