Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gpac is recruiting for an innovative, fast-growing company producing collagen-based pet products. The Product Development Manager will lead end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization, focusing on collagen-based formulations, functional ingredients, and pet health applications while partnering with R&D, operations, quality, and marketing teams.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will lead the end-to-end development of new products, from concept through commercialization, with a strong focus on collagen-based formulations, functional ingredients, and pet health applications
- You'll partner closely with R&D, operations, quality, and marketing teams to ensure successful and timely product launches
Skills
- 3-7 years of experience in product development, R&D, or formulation within pet food, food & beverage, or CPG
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Chemistry, or related field
- Hands-on experience with ingredient functionality, raw material handling, and processing techniques
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as extrusion, drying, molding, or thermal processing
- Experience scaling products from bench to pilot to commercial production
- Strong understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory/compliance standards
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and project management skills
- Comfortable presenting, collaborating across teams, and occasional travel
- Master's
- Direct experience working with collagen, gelatin, or protein-based systems strongly preferred
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge collagen-based pet products in a high-growth category
- Direct impact on product innovation and pet health outcomes
- Established company with 30+ years of success and strong market momentum
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