MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.  This position is onsite in our Summerville, SC facility.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Product Development at Thorne Research will oversee the development of two-piece hardshell capsule formulations, ensuring premium product standards and alignment with company objectives. This role requires managing a team of scientists and technicians and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality dietary supplements. This position reports into the VP of Product Development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job. 

• Lead and coordinate the development of two-piece capsule formulations, driving projects from concept through commercialization while working across functional teams. 
• Supervise and mentor a team of scientists and technicians, fostering collaboration and professional growth to achieve project success. 
• Partner with procurement, external suppliers, and contract manufacturers to source materials, scale formulations, and ensure commercial production readiness. 
• Identify and resolve technical challenges related to capsule formulation, manufacturing processes, and product performance to deliver robust, scalable solutions. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, labeling, and quality standards, collaborating with QA/QC and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, trials, and project activities, adhering to good laboratory practices and internal protocols. 
• Stay informed on advancements in capsule formulation technologies and emerging industry trends to enhance product innovation and differentiation. 
• Seek formal and informal performance assessments of self, including performance versus expectations and goals, behaviors, and leadership potential. 
• Actively participates in required training and development programs and electives as suits one’s needs, and supports colleagues, trainers and management as appropriate with these efforts. 
• Promote the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect

 What You Need: 

Experience and/or Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field. • 7 years of experience in two-piece hardshell capsule formulation and process development. • Proven ability to manage projects and small teams in a product development setting. • Experience collaborating with suppliers and contract manufacturers on product scale-up and quality assurance. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with attention to detail. • Experience in direct-to-consumer product development. • Experience with international product development, including regulatory or market-specific considerations.

Skills/Specialties: • Expertise in capsule formulation and manufacturing processes, including excipient selection and clean-label formulations. • Project management skills to oversee end-to-end product development. • Leadership and mentoring abilities to manage and grow a high-performing team. • Proficient in identifying and addressing technical challenges to ensure product quality and performance. • Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and reporting to management. • Meticulous attention to documentation and adherence to good laboratory practices. • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

A little bit more about us. 

We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:

• The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
• The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
• The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
• The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.

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