Manager Health Innovation Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview:
Momentous is a dynamic, fast-growing human performance company offering the highest quality supplements designed to enhance physical and cognitive well-being. At Momentous, we believe that people at their best will produce a positive impact in their personal lives, communities, and, ultimately, the world. No matter our customer's goal or what they want to achieve, we are on a relentless quest to help them get there. We work with some of the greatest minds in science and athletic performance who tap into the latest research and real-world experience to create a portfolio of products designed with one common goal-to help our customers be their best.
What we're proud of:

• Best in the field. We have built an advanced network of world-renowned experts in the field of human performance.
• Trusted and used by the best. We are honored to work with more than 150 teams in professional and NCAA sports, including Stanley Cup Champions, Tour de France winners, and all NFL Teams.
• Push what's possible. Named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list three years in a row (#392 in 2025) as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US. Ranked #4 in the Rocky Mountain Region in 2025. 

Position Summary:

The Innovation Specialist is a junior project manager within the Innovation function who works closely with the Sr. Product Manager and science team to keep new product development projects organized, on track, and visible.

This role manages stage-gate tracking, cross-functional coordination, action items, supplier timelines, leadership updates, and key science deliverables. The Innovation Specialist also owns defined projects such as packaging revisions, competitive market analysis, and new product certifications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by moving products from idea to shelf.

• Own and maintain the stage-gate tracker across active NPD and renovation projects, keeping status, owners, timelines, and blockers current.
• Manage new and revised product packaging from ideation through execution, coordinating internal and external resources and maintaining visibility across the organization.
• Manage packaging engineers across product- and SKU-level needs, prioritizing work and tracking deliverables against launch dates, brand specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate gate reviews, cross-functional briefings, and supplier calls; prepare agendas, capture decisions and action items, and distribute follow-ups.
• Identify and escalate pipeline risks, including supplier timelines, CoAs, formula approvals, and regulatory sign-offs.
• Prepare ELT briefings, pipeline dashboards, and project updates that translate complex workstreams into clear, decision-ready summaries.
• Manage professional correspondence with ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, design firms, and other external partners.
• Maintain the master NPD calendar across product milestones, certifications, marketing dependencies, and retailer deadlines.

• Coordinate new product setup with third-party testing labs and certification agencies.
• Assemble and format gate review packages using inputs from science, operations, regulatory, and marketing.
• Maintain organized, version-controlled NPD files, including formulation specifications, supplier agreements, CoAs, and regulatory documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, nutrition, life sciences, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in project management, product operations, supply chain coordination, or a similar role, ideally within CPG, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, or another product-led industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects, tracking milestones and risks, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise briefing and status-update writing.
• High attention to detail and accuracy across administrative and operational work, including data entry, form submissions, file management, and sample coordination.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday, Notion, or equivalent.
• Scientific literacy sufficient to understand CoAs, gate dossiers, Product Education Briefs, supplement facts panels, and the status of science deliverables.
• Strong bias toward action, ownership, and follow-through.

• Experience in supplements, nutraceuticals, food and beverage, or CPG, including familiarity with stage-gate processes, formulation workflows, or NSF, FDA, or FTC requirements.
• Experience supporting a science, R&D, or product development team.
• Familiarity with suppliers, contract manufacturers, CoA review, lot traceability, or quality documentation.
• Personal interest in human performance, sports nutrition, health optimization, or physical and cognitive well-being.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.

Benefits:

• Our fast-paced, high growth environment creates a strong opportunity for professional development born from evolving experiences
• Competitive cash compensation plus employee stock options
• Health/Vision/Dental
• 401k Match
• Unlimited PTO 
• Finish Line Fridays - finish at 3:00 every Friday
• Generous set of observed holidays (18 days of office closure in 2026)
• $1,000 annual perks program to support a high-performance lifestyle
• Access to Momentous products and merchandise 

Location:

This is a hybrid role based out of our Park City headquarters.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Momentous provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, and providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment where everyone can thrive. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.