What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT position at Thorne Research Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
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 is a remote opportunity with up to 25% travel.
POSITION SUMMARY : The Principal Scientist of Product Development at Thorne Research will lead the development of innovative powder-based dietary supplements, ensuring premium product standards and alignment with Thorne’s strategic goals. This role focuses on delivering exceptional flavor, sensory attributes, and product performance while supporting Thorne's cutting-edge approach to health and wellness. This position reports into the VP of Product Development.
To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty of the job in a satisfactory manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The essential duties of the job include the Responsibilities, Competencies, Experience, Proficiencies, and Physical Demands outlined below.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Satisfactorily performing and / or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.
- Design and develop powdered dietary supplements and nutrition products, transforming product concepts into high-quality, market-ready solutions with optimal flavor, sensory, and functional characteristics.
- Conduct and manage sensory evaluations, leveraging panel feedback to refine formulations and meet performance targets.
- Collaborate with procurement, external suppliers, and flavor suppliers to identify high-quality ingredients and integrate innovative solutions into formulations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs and Marketing, to ensure products meet compliance standards and align with brand expectations.
- Lead scale-up activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions to commercial production and readiness for successful product launches.
- Maintain detailed records of formulation iterations, stability studies, and analytical outcomes, using internal documentation systems to ensure transparency and traceability.
- Work closely with Quality and Medical Affairs to develop accurate labeling information, including Supplement / Nutrition Facts panels and ingredient disclosures.
- Stay updated on advancements in powder formulations, ingredient technologies, and consumer preferences, applying this knowledge to drive product innovation.
What You Need :
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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 :
A little bit more about us.
Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is the only supplement manufacturer that collaborates with Mayo Clinic on health and wellness research and content and is trusted by 47,000 health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com
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