Manager Formulator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.
Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.
This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.
Position Summary
The Formulator plays a key role in developing, improving, and commercializing products across a variety of dosage and delivery forms, including tablets, capsules, softgels, and gummies. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving formulation challenges, experimenting with new approaches, and translating technical insights into products that perform reliably at scale. Experience across multiple dosage forms is valuable, with hands-on gummy experience strongly preferred. The Formulator will also work closely with cross-functional partners to support scale-up, manufacturing, raw material changes, and continuous product improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and monitoring bench top, pilot, manufacturing scale-up and verification batches. Providing
• technical and scientific input, support, and assistance to other technical disciplines.
• Writing, editing and updating batch records, raw material specifications, SOPs, and technical reports, ensuring efficient operations in assigned project areas.
• Using experimentation and data to troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Leading product and process development activities and supporting technology transfer by partnering with Strategic Sourcing, Analytical Services, Quality Control, Quality Standards, and Technical Operations to enable successful commercialization. Leading technical transfers for products moving to external manufacturing partners or being brought in-house.
• Partnering cross-functionally to improve formulations, evaluate alternate raw materials, and support product reliability and supply continuity.

Critical Success Factors:

• Successfully delivered complex projects critical to an organization's strategy, especially in start-up situations or dynamic markets
• Hands-on experience with many formulation and process-related instruments/equipment
• Open-mindedness and willingness to continually learn something new on an ongoing basis
• Capability to effectively address and simplify complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Experience with demonstrated process orientation, even in changing or ambiguous situations, facilitating critical pathways.

Capabilities & Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, or other relevant science degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with 0-1+ years of experience.
• Competent knowledge and practical experience with supplement and/or pharmaceutical and/or functional foods product development, processing equipment and techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Confectionery (gummies and jellies) hands-on formulation and scale-up experience.
• Proven scientific and technical ability to design and execute experimental and/or protocol studies as well as statistically analyze data, author and review protocols and reports, and present the data to appropriate parties.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, communication, and data management skills.

OUR OFFER
Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.
Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.
National Target Base Pay Range: $74,000.00 - $124,000.00.
The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $83,000.00 - $138,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.
Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.
Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.
Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.
Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email recruiter@pharmavite.com.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
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