Intern, Product Development

General Description:  Engage in Product Management work process interactions as they relate to the ingredient approval, products concepts and product and category performance. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with PD and Regulatory teams to create Sales Sheets
• Review internal documents for consistency and accuracy
• Work with team members to address elevated customer issues involving product and ingredient questions/concerns; provide timely responses
• Provide technical and research support for Discover Research Scientists, Formulator Scientist and Product Managers in the investigation of ingredients and new product opportunities
• Provide technical and research support for ingredient and product concepts
• Work with Category Manger to review and analyze product performance
• Develop understanding of the process to assess and vet new product opportunities to determine viability, dosage, regulatory compliance, and scientific validation
• Through Product or Category review identify and recommend existing products for upgrades, improvements or promotional opportunities
• Work with suppliers on getting key technical information related to active and inactive ingredients
• Work closely with QA/QC to gain understanding on how to analyze and evaluate clinical and laboratory research as it applies to the formulation and delivery of new and existing products
• Analyze clinical research and organize findings into IAR’s to determine future ingredient viability
• Provide administrative support to Product Development, Discovery Research, Regulatory and Category Management
• 2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position
• Additional duties as needed

Position Requirements:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred 
• Actively enrolled Junior/Senior or recent alumni from a fully accredited College/University
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency 
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently within a matrix environment where tight timelines exist