What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Formulations Manager position at Arrae?
Location
Los Angeles (In Person/Hybrid)
About Arrae
Arrae is a fast-growing wellness brand specializing in 100% natural supplements designed to help with everyday health concerns.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Formulations Manager with deep technical expertise across a variety of formats - capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, gels, and emerging formats. You’ll lead formulation development through commercialization, partner closely with R&D and Operations, and solve complex formulation and manufacturing challenges.
What You'll Do
Formulation Development & Problem-Solving
- Lead formulation work across multiple formats, ensuring efficacy, stability, sensory quality, and manufacturability.
- Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, identifying root causes and proposing data-backed solutions.
- Collaborate with R&D on prototype development, benchtop testing, iterative improvements, and ingredient innovation.
Cross-Functional & CMO Collaboration
- Work with contract manufacturers to scale formulas from prototype to pilot to commercial production.
- Review trials, optimize processes, and ensure formulations meet spec through all manufacturing stages.
- Partner with Product, Ops, Quality, and R&D on briefs, technical feasibility, testing plans, and documentation.
Ingredient Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Support Ops and R&D in sourcing high-quality raw materials and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Evaluate ingredient functionality, supply chain reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost considerations.
- Leverage your industry network to identify new suppliers, novel actives, and emerging technologies.
Team Leadership
- Collaborate with an in-house formulator, guiding technical skills and project execution.
- Prioritize and track multiple development projects with clarity, structure, and strong documentation.
Who You Are
- 5 years of experience in dietary supplements, functional foods, or nutraceuticals, with hands-on formulation skills across multiple formats.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving formulation, stability, and manufacturing challenges.
- Solid understanding of ingredient supply chains, sourcing best practices, and supplier management.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition Science, or similar.
Why Join Arrae
Be part of a growing, mission-driven brand in the wellness space. Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions make an impact.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they would be a valuable addition to our team. Please send your application to careers@arrae.com with “Senior Formulations Manager” in the subject line.
ARRAE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.