Senior Product Development Manager

OLLY

11h • Remote

About The Position

We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.​
THE ROLE: SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Senior Product Development Manager is a senior-level individual contributor and people leader within the OLLY organization. This role owns end-to-end technical delivery of new product development (NPD) and lifecycle management initiatives, leading complex projects across multiple dosage forms from concept through commercialization. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams including Brand, Innovation, Technical Services, and Quality/Regulatory teams to deliver high-quality, compliant products that meet consumer, business, and timeline expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (advanced degree a plus).
• 6–9+ years of experience in dietary supplement and/or food product development with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Deep technical expertise across formulation, processing, scale-up, and commercialization. Experience with Gummy PD required as well as in depth knowledge of the VMS category.
• Strong working knowledge of CFR, GMP requirements, and ingredient functionality in foods and supplements.
• Experience creating and managing technical documentation that meets quality and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead multiple, complex product development programs across various dosage formats from technical brief through scale-up and commercial production.
• Serve as the primary technical owner and decision-maker for assigned projects, ensuring delivery of milestones on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen effective working relationships with contract manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and key internal partners to ensure successful technical execution and long-term collaboration.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to co-manufacturers, proactively troubleshooting formulation, processing, and scale-up challenges.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy, setting technical direction and influencing prioritization across projects.
• Applies strategic problem-solving skills to complex, ambiguous challenges and proposes scalable solutions.
• Demonstrates strong cross-functional leadership and communication, translating complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Models company values, provides constructive feedback, and supports team capability development through informal mentorship and collaboration.
• Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet all applicable CFR, GMP, and internal quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Brand, Innovation, and Marketing partners on sensory development, product optimization, and consumer testing initiatives.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain to support technical transfers, secondary sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead development and approval of technical documentation including product briefs, specifications, formulas, stability protocols, and commercialization documentation.
• Manage stability programs including protocol creation, sample coordination, data review, and trend analysis.
• Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks through proactive planning and solution development.
• Drive continuous product improvement initiatives related to quality, cost optimization, performance, and consumer experience.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and technical capability building across the product portfolio.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
• Free product
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees