A bit about us
With 3,400+ team members globally, we focus on premium, science‑backed nutrition across Baby, Adult, and Pet categories, spanning seven international brands.
We’re a passionate, collaborative team working in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, inspired by #PurposeLedCareers and focused on making a positive impact worldwide.
We’re committed to our customers, community, and environment, and to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our total rewards include additional leave, bonuses, wellness and health benefits, hybrid working, as well as social activities.
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 looking for a motivated Product Development Associate who can join our team and work collaboratively with the broader teams to provide support across our portfolio of products. While based in Melbourne, the PD Associate will support product development and launches into markets across Asia.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage new product development and reformulation projects within the Asia Markets pipeline
- Accelerate innovations through close collaboration with Asia cross functional teams and lead technical discussions with external stakeholders
- Support product registration in each market, including technical review of specifications, dossier preparation and provide technical advice
- Act as the communication hub between ANZ and Asia markets to foster greater synergies and collaboration of product development initiatives
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and quality team to enhance product quality and operational outcomes
- Track project milestones, risks and deliverables to support on-time execution
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice development within 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:
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in complementary medicines, nutrition or food industries.
- Tertiary qualifications in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Formulation Chemistry, Food Technology or similar Applied Sciences.
- Experience developing products and formulations from concept to launch, including supporting improvements to existing products and formulations.
- Demonstrate strong understanding and interest in the Asia health and nutrition landscape, particularly Southeast Asia, and understanding of Australian complementary medicine market
- Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks including TGA and FSANZ requirements, with knowledge of Southeast Asian and broader Asian regulatory environments considered highly advantageous.
- Ability to critically evaluate raw materials, ingredient specifications, and samples for suitability, functionality, compatibility, and interactions within supplement formulations.
- Experience conducting product assessments including sensory evaluations, analytical testing, and stability protocols to ensure product quality and performance.
- Create technical briefs and product formulation briefs to support product development, manufacturing, and commercialisation activities.
- Strong communication skills to translate technical information effectively to cross-functional teams in a format that simplifies complex scientific detail and supports decision-making.
- Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to support formulation development, manufacturing, and supply 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!
