Product Development Associate

A bit about us

As part of our mission to help people live happier, healthier lives, you’ll work alongside passionate, purpose‑driven colleagues in an innovative and collaborative organisation. We’re proud to inspire wellness through #PurposeLedCareers.

We are deeply committed to our customers, communities, and the environment, and we’re looking for like‑minded people who share these values. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively foster an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

Our total rewards offering is designed to support wellbeing and performance and includes additional annual leave, bonuses, wellness initiatives, health benefits, flexible and remote working arrangements, and performance awards—along with a range of social and recreational activities.

With more than 3,400 team members worldwide, our vision is centered on premium nutrition and lifelong wellness, grounded in science. We operate across three core business segments—Baby, Adult, and Pet Nutrition and Care—supporting whole‑family health and happiness through seven international brands.

What this means for you

The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.

Your role within the team

We are seeking a Product Development Associate to join our team and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to support our product portfolio. In this role, you will contribute to end-to-end product development, helping to translate concepts into high-quality product launches across the ANZ market, with a focus on gummy/sensorial products.

You’ll work closely with manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, science, and quality teams to support formulation development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. A key focus of the role is supporting the quality and integrity of our products, while building and maintaining strong, constructive relationships with sourcing partners and contract manufacturing suppliers.

This role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, with a strong interest in bringing scientifically grounded, high-quality products to market, particularly within gummy/sensorial formats.

Key responsibilities include:

Support end‑to‑end product development from concept through to launch across the ANZ market.
Assist in translating product briefs into viable formulations that meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements.
Coordinate product samples, trials, and validation activities with internal teams and external partners.
Support product quality by ensuring formulations, specifications, and documentation meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Assist with regulatory submissions, ingredient reviews, and compliance checks in collaboration with science and quality teams.
Contribute to risk identification and mitigation throughout the product lifecycle.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with sourcing partners and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Support supplier communication on formulation changes, timelines, specifications, and quality expectations.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality and operational outcomes.
Support cross‑functional decision‑making by preparing inputs, tracking actions, and maintaining visibility of dependencies and risks.
Maintain accurate product development documentation, including specifications, formulations, and change records.
Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to support on‑time execution.
Support post‑launch reviews and ongoing product optimisation initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and ways of working.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice development within the product development function.

Desired Skills & Experience

We look for people who have what it takes to make an impact; who can challenge us to go further while pushing themselves to deliver exciting & ambitious results.

To make sure we’re setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity:

1–2 years’ experience in product development, ideally within complementary medicines, skincare, nutrition, or food industries, including exposure to manufacturing environments.
Tertiary qualification in Pharmaceutical Science, Formulation Science, or a related applied science discipline
Proven ability to support or deliver products from concept through to commercial launch, as well as optimise existing formulations
Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. TGA, AICIS, FSANZ) and their application in product development
Strong understanding of Australian and global complementary medicine markets, with the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations
Experience conducting product assessments, including sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and stability studies
Ability to develop clear and comprehensive technical and formulation briefs for internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated capability in evaluating raw materials, including reviewing specifications and assessing samples for suitability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional teams
Familiarity with quality systems and processes, including change control and document management
Experience working with contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to deliver product outcomes

H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse & inclusive workplace & aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination & harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, & our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, & the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.

If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal & we will be in touch soon. We move quickly & may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today!

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