Senior Specialist - Technical Applications Group (TAG)

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Specialist - Technical Applications Group (TAG) based in the United States.** This is an exciting opportunity for a technical professional to lead product development and manufacturing initiatives that support innovation, optimization, and commercialization across a diverse product portfolio. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. Working in a dynamic, science-driven environment, you will contribute to projects from concept through commercial launch while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and delivering impactful solutions that support business growth. ### Accountabilities - Lead product development, formulation, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement projects across innovation, renovation, and productivity initiatives. - Provide technical expertise to improve formulations, manufacturing processes, product performance, and cost efficiency. - Manage product scale-up, validation, technology transfer, and commercialization activities with internal manufacturing sites and external partners. - Plan, execute, and evaluate technical trials, qualification activities, and risk assessments to ensure successful product launches. - Troubleshoot formulation, manufacturing, and quality issues while implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. - Drive project execution by monitoring timelines, managing priorities, and ensuring project objectives are achieved. - Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, and Research & Development teams to deliver successful project outcomes. - Maintain technical documentation, including specifications, batch records, quality management documentation, and change control records. - Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance. - Mentor junior team members and promote technical knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the organization. - Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, cGMP requirements, quality systems, and applicable regulatory guidelines. ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline. - At least 3 years of hands-on experience in product development, formulation, manufacturing, or process engineering involving products such as tablets, capsules, liquids, powders, gummies, soft gels, packaging, or similar technologies. - Demonstrated experience leading medium-complexity technical projects within cross-functional environments. - Strong knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing operations, food science principles, and quality systems. - Experience supporting product scale-up, validation, process optimization, and technology transfer initiatives. - Previous manufacturing or factory experience is preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Experience with SAP, SPSS, Minitab, or similar analytical and manufacturing systems is preferred. - Strong analytical, communication, project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, and quality management systems. - Ability to travel approximately 30% and work in environments where food allergens may be present. ## Benefits - Competitive base salary ranging from **$95,000 to $120,000**, based on experience, skills, and location. - Performance-based incentive opportunities. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and h…