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Product Development Specialist
@ Iovate
Oakville, Ontario
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Responsibilities:
- Actualize product concepts through costing, brand review, flavour/technical development leading directly to shelf (‘Concept to Shelf’) through generation of…
- Manage product development projects with various co-packers/manufacturers and help maintain professional and amicable business relationships between Iovate…
- Work with Quality Assurance to ensure Product specifications (physical, chemical, micro, heavy metals) are setup to ensure successful product launches
- Work with regulatory affairs to ensure formula compliance in all applicable markets and accuracy on supplement facts panels to support and expedite product…
- Support Product Development team with lab activities and sensory evaluation work
- Manage and monitor stability for products prior to launch
Requirements summary:
- Post-Secondary Education in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field
- 1-2 years of manufacturing or product development experience in the nutraceutical, food or pharmaceutical industry an asset
- Knowledge and technical expertise relating to sports nutrition, weight management and general nutrition science
- Proactive and able to continuously manage change in an extremely fast paced, energetic work environment with ability to manage both short term needs and long term department initiatives
- Outstanding communication, problem-solving skills and organizational skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite
Tools & skills
Food sciencePharmaceutical industrySports nutritionCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offWellness
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Iovate
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job description
Product Development Specialist
Are you passionate about making a difference in the workplace? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Senior Product Development Specialist to join our team!
Location: Oakville ON- Hybrid (3 days in office)
Employment type: FT
Existing vacancy: Yes
Reporting to: Associate Director, Research & Product Development
Compensation: $50K-$60K CDN
Key Responsibilities:
- Actualize product concepts through costing, brand review, flavour/technical development leading directly to shelf (‘Concept to Shelf’) through generation of final formulas and product development briefs
- Manage product development projects with various co-packers/manufacturers and help maintain professional and amicable business relationships between Iovate and such third parties
- Work with Quality Assurance to ensure Product specifications (physical, chemical, micro, heavy metals) are setup to ensure successful product launches
- Work with regulatory affairs to ensure formula compliance in all applicable markets and accuracy on supplement facts panels to support and expedite product launch
- Support Product Development team with lab activities and sensory evaluation work
- Manage and monitor stability for products prior to launch
- Monitor competitive innovation as a basis for strategic product comparison/recommendations
- Review PLA evidence/safety summary reports for Canadian products
- Review and sign-off Product Labels
- Track status of all technical projects, including change controls and new product launches
- Support quality assurance with investigations and responses to consumer complaints
- Other role related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Education in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field
- 1-2 years of manufacturing or product development experience in the nutraceutical, food or pharmaceutical industry an asset
- Knowledge and technical expertise relating to sports nutrition, weight management and general nutrition science
- Proactive and able to continuously manage change in an extremely fast paced, energetic work environment with ability to manage both short term needs and long term department initiatives
- Outstanding communication, problem-solving skills and organizational skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite
What We Offer:
- World class gym, and external basketball court
- Competitive compensation package
- 100% Group Health & Dental Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company RRSP Matching
- Paid vacation & 5 personal days
- Product & Swag from our industry leading brands
- Professional career development
- Opportunities for Global career exposure without the need to relocate!
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