Job Title: Formulation Scientist (Dietary Supplements)
Location: Remote (EU)
Reports To: Senior Director-Global Formulation and Functional Science
About the Role
Join TSI’s dynamic R&D team to drive innovation in dietary supplements. You will develop science-backed, commercially viable formulations across diverse health categories, supporting both internal initiatives and customer-driven projects. This role blends technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to accelerate product development and market success. We are seeking a seasoned formulator with a solid understanding of EU supplement regulations and a strong background in developing formulations with clinically substantiated ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Formulation Development
* Lead formulation projects annually (customizations, updates, or full-scale developments).
* Ensure formulations are scientifically robust, compliant with EU regulations, and commercially viable, incorporating clinically supported ingredients where applicable.
* Maintain rigorous documentation and version control via TSI/TS platforms.
1. Cross-Functional Partnership
* Collaborate with Sales, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
* Support sales with technical expertise during customer visits, presentations, and bid defenses.
1. Innovation & Market Intelligence
* Contribute to TSI’s innovation pipeline by identifying trends, scientific advancements, and novel ingredients with clinical substantiation.
* Represent TSI at trade shows (e.g., Vitafoods) to showcase capabilities.
1. Technical Content Creation
* Develop marketing/sales collateral (e.g., whitepapers, formulation rationale, claim support documents).
Key Performance Indicators
* Annual Formulation Projects: prioritized by complexity/business impact
* On-Time Delivery Rate
* Formulation Quality & Commercial Readiness
* Innovation Pipeline Contribution
* Customer Satisfaction (Technical Support)
Qualifications & Experience
* Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field.
* Experience:
* 5–10 years in dietary supplement formulation with specific expertise in the EU market.
* Proven experience working with clinically substantiated ingredients and strong knowledge of EU food supplement regulations.
* Proficiency with formulation software (e.g., ESHA, Genesis) and PLM systems.
* Skills:
* Ability to translate scientific data into market-ready products.
* Strong project management and cross-functional leadership.
* Excellent communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
Work Environment
* Location: Fully remote (EU-based).