Product Developer

Landewyck is a leading innovator in the tobacco and nicotine alternatives industry, committed to providing adult consumers with a variety of high-quality tobacco and smoke-free products. For the Next Generation Products department we are seeking a talented **Product Developer/Blender** to join our dynamic team, focusing on the development and scaling of nicotine pouches.

**Position Overview**:
As a **Product Developer/Blender**, you will be responsible for formulating and refining nicotine pouch products from the ground up. This includes creating innovative flavor profiles, optimizing nicotine delivery, and ensuring a consistent product experience. You will also be tasked with scaling these formulations for mass production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Formulation Development**: Create and optimize nicotine pouch formulations, balancing nicotine release, flavor, and mouthfeel.
- ** Flavor Innovation**: Develop new and exciting flavor profiles, considering consumer preferences and market trends.
- ** Scaling**: Transition small-scale formulations to full-scale production, ensuring consistency and quality in large batches.
- ** Quality Control**: Conduct rigorous testing and analysis of products to ensure they meet company standards for taste, texture, and nicotine delivery.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, regulatory, and marketing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
- ** Regulatory Compliance**: Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and ensure all products meet legal requirements in various markets.

**Your profile**:

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Educational Background**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- ** Experience**: Minimum of 5 years in product development, preferably in the nicotine, tobacco, or food and beverage industries.
- ** Technical Skills**: Strong understanding of nicotine formulation, flavor development, and product scaling. Proficiency in analytical testing methods and quality control processes.
- ** Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving**: Ability to innovate and think creatively to develop unique products that meet consumer demands.
- ** Project Management**: Experience in taking products from concept through to production, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
- ** Attention to Detail**: High level of precision and thoroughness in product formulation and testing.
- ** Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Fluency in English and German.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in a fast-growing industry.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development

**BACKGROUND**

**Understanding Nicotine Pouches and Relevant Qualities for a Product Developer**

**Nicotine Pouches Production Overview**:
Nicotine pouches are smokeless tobacco alternatives that deliver nicotine in a discreet, spit-free manner. They typically consist of ingredients like nicotine, flavors, sweeteners, fillers (like plant fibers or gum base), pH adjusters, and stabilizers, all contained within a small pouch made of a permeable material. The nicotine is either extracted from tobacco or synthetically produced.

**Key Aspects of Nicotine Pouch Development**:

- ** Nicotine Formulation**: Achieving the desired nicotine delivery is crucial. This involves understanding how to formulate the nicotine so that it is released consistently over time while maintaining stability during production and storage.
- ** Flavor Development**: Nicotine pouches are known for their variety of flavors. A developer must be adept at blending and balancing flavors to create a pleasant and consistent experience, considering how flavors interact with nicotine and other ingredients.
- ** Texture and Mouthfeel**: The product’s texture must be smooth and comfortable in the mouth. It should not be too grainy or dry, which requires precise control over the formulation of fillers and other components.
- ** pH Control**: The pH level influences the rate at which nicotine is absorbed by the body. The developer must ensure that the pH is carefully controlled to provide the desired nicotine kick without compromising flavor.

**Key Qualities for a Product Developer/Blender**:

- ** Technical Expertise**: Strong background in chemistry, food science, or a related field, with specific experience in working with nicotine or similar compounds.
- ** Innovation and Creativity**: Ability to innovate with flavors, textures, and formulations while keeping consumer preferences in mind.
- ** Analytical Skills**: Proficiency in testing and analyzing products for quality control.
- ** Project Management**: Experience in taking products from the developme