Formulation Manager – Supplements / Nutraceuticals (all genders)

Your Role

Are you enthusiastic about pioneering supplement formulations tailored for the European market? We're actively seeking an agile and innovative Formulation Manager – Supplements / Nutraceuticals (all genders) to become an integral part of our Product Development and R&D team. If you possess a profound understanding of European regulations, a creative approach, and a knack for crafting market-leading supplement recipes, we're eager to connect with you!

• Take full ownership of the entire lifecycle of supplement formulation – from concept development to market-ready recipes
• Define the product purpose and exact dosage, creating precise theoretical formulations by selecting and balancing active ingredients
• Conduct specification checks, verify raw material availability, and ensure accuracy of active content calculations – taking into account physical properties such as granulation size, moisture content, and homogeneity
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges, including stability, compatibility, capsule fill limits, discoloration, or stickiness
• Lead the scale-up process together with manufacturing partners – including root cause analysis of production stoppages and optimize formulations for consistent, scalable manufacturing
• Collaborate with the Quality department and external laboratories to confirm compliance, and take corrective action when results are unsatisfactory
• Maintain a comprehensive formulation database to continuously improve product development efficiency
• Work closely with cross-functional partners like R&D, Supply Chain and Regulatory to ensure smooth handover into commercial production
• Reformulation across the entire product lifecycle, including raw material substitutions or specification changes

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical development, nutraceuticals, OTC / product development, dietary supplement manufacturing – ideally with a strong interest in transitioning toward clean-label nutraceutical approaches 
• Proven track record in developing and manufacturing nutraceutical or dietary supplement formulations, with deep expertise in single-dosage form development 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to combine scientific precision with business considerations to deliver competitive and compliant products
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain complex formulation decisions to cross-functional teams
• Based in Berlin (Germany) or Warsaw (Poland), or willing to relocate to one of these locations

What We Offer

• An appealing discount on all of our Sunday Natural Group products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Deutschland ticket
• A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We, the Sunday Natural Group, like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day

Apply with your CV and cover letter via our application portal. To show us that you've read the entire job ad, please include the phrase 'YES, I AM SUNDAY'S NEW TEAM MEMBER' in the first sentence of your cover letter.

Contact
Sabrina Thome