Intern, Product Development

Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

General Description: Engage in Product Management work process interactions as they relate to the ingredient approval, products concepts and product and category performance.

Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred
Actively enrolled Junior/Senior or recent alumni from a fully accredited College/University
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required
Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills required
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency
Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently within a matrix environment where tight timelines exist

Responsibilities

Work with PD and Regulatory teams to create Sales Sheets
Review internal documents for consistency and accuracy
Work with team members to address elevated customer issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; provide timely responses
Provide technical and research support for Discover Research Scientists, Formulator Scientist and Product Managers in the investigation of ingredients and new product opportunities
Provide technical and research support for ingredient and product concepts
Work with Category Manger to review and analyze product performance
Develop understanding of the process to assess and vet new product opportunities to determine viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation
Through Product or Category review identify and recommend existing products for upgrades, improvements or promotional opportunities
Work with suppliers on getting key technical information related to active and inactive ingredients
Work closely with QA/QC to gain understanding on how to analyze and evaluate clinical and laboratory research as it applies to the formulation and delivery of new and existing products
Analyze clinical research and organize findings into IAR’s to determine future ingredient viability
Provide administrative support to Product Development, Discovery Research, Regulatory and Category Management
2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position
Additional duties as needed