ROLE SNAPSHOT -
• Pay: $115,000 - $145,000 annually
• Location/Schedule: Remote; Full-Time.
• Employment classification: Exempt.
• Department: Product Development.
• Reports to: Director of U.S. Operations
• Purpose: Lead the Product Development team and guide new products from initial concept through launch across Dietary Supplement, Sports Nutrition, Food, Cosmetic, and Pet lines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
• Lead and develop Product Development Specialists through hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Set priorities and allocate team resources across simultaneous projects, maintaining accountability for pipeline quality, timeliness, and market competitiveness.
• Own the development lifecycle, including ideation, research, ingredient sourcing, formulation, labeling, and product education; use scientific literature to inform formulation decisions.
• Translate industry trends and competitive analysis into original product concepts, executive presentations, and proposed product pricing.
• Lead manufacturer and supplier relationships, resolve formulation challenges, and partner with Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality to identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard manufacturing partners, including facility audits.
• Coordinate launches across departments, oversee technical documentation, and review labeling and marketing materials for accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Establish and improve department standard operating procedures and workflows; oversee software transitions, project management systems, databases, and accurate development records.
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
• Five or more years of product development experience, including prior team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team and hold direct reports accountable.
• Thorough understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Strong project management skills, including managing shifting priorities, identifying roadblocks, and executing solutions.
• Ability to initiate and lead group collaboration.
• Experience with project management software and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong networking and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivation, persistence, enthusiasm, and adaptability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Product Development or a related field.
• Direct people-management experience.
• Experience with Mercola or comparable product development environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
• A remote, full-time role.
• Responsibility for a team of Product Development Specialists, with opportunities to coach and support their development.
• Ownership of the development process from initial concept through launch.
• A broad product portfolio spanning supplements, sports nutrition, food, cosmetics, and pet products.
• Collaboration with internal teams, manufacturers, suppliers, and executive leadership.
• The opportunity to shape department processes, workflows, and systems.
Honest Challenge
This role combines people leadership with ownership of a complex product pipeline. You'll balance competing launch timelines, coach your team through technical decisions, and resolve challenges involving ingredients, documentation, manufacturers, and cross-department coordination.
Work includes prolonged computer use and time in labs, manufacturing areas, or testing facilities. Activities may involve handling samples and prototypes, standing and walking, and occasionally lifting or carrying materials up to 30 pounds. Production environments may involve varying temperatures, odors, and noise, with personal protective equipment needed in some settings. Occasional travel supports supplier visits, trade shows, or external testing.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PLEASE NOTE: While we appreciate candidates who reach out directly, given the volume, we are unable to respond to each inquiry individually.
The pay range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 annually. Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws.
This position is benefits-eligible. Mercola provides competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health - from a healthy body to a healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dayforce Wallet - get paid as you earn
• Employee Discount
• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Offerings
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service, starting at 20 days annually.
• 9 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The Company expects to accept applications for this position until October 1, 2026, but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information, and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns with the position.
