Global Director of Product Development

Our client, a pioneering global B2B supplement company, is seeking a Global Director of Product Development to drive innovation and lead their expanding international team. With ambitious growth plans to scale fivefold in the next five years, this company is transforming the supplement industry with cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in product development, ensuring alignment with the company’s innovation and market expansion goals.
• Lead research and development efforts to create groundbreaking supplements, incorporating novel ingredients, technologies, and methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless product development from concept to commercialization.
• Utilize market and customer insights to guide product innovation, addressing emerging consumer health needs.
• Implement agile product development methodologies to enhance efficiency and accelerate time-to-market.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global product development team.
• Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards and oversee risk assessment in the product development lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) is preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in product development within the dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or related industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster innovation.
• Strong track record of launching successful products with expertise in agile product development methodologies.
• Experience working in a global business environment with an understanding of international regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.