Product Development & Regulatory Specialist - Food Supplements/Nutricosm

We are looking for a Product Development & Regulatory Specialist to join our growing team and play a key role in the innovation and compliance of our collagen-based beauty and health food supplements across global markets. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for someone with a strong scientific background who enjoys working at the intersection of formulation, regulation, and product innovation. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and formulation through to regulatory approval and market launch, working closely with internal teams and external partners.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and support new product formulations across food supplement and nutraceutical categories.
• Contribute to the end-to-end development of new supplements, from initial concept and formulation through to manufacturing across multiple formats.
• Review and validate packaging artwork to ensure regulatory, nutritional, and scientific accuracy.
• Ensure labelling, packaging, and marketing claims comply with relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare and support documentation for product notifications and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate stability testing plans and ingredient shelf-life assessments with laboratories and manufacturers.
• Monitor scientific literature and regulatory developments to inform product strategy and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and design, as well as external consultants and partners.

About you:

• BSc or MSc in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Nutrition, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years' experience in product development and/or regulatory affairs within the food supplement or nutraceutical sector.
• Experience reviewing or supporting nutrition, health, or cosmetic claims substantiation.
• Familiarity with EFSA claims, food supplement dossiers in different regions, and cosmetic PIFs.
• Experience working specifically with food supplements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced product development environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary. Base Salary: depending on experience.
• Sales incentive compensation (when applicable): substantial component of the compensation based on result and paid against the achievement of targets.
• Pension scheme.
• Possibility to be enrolled in the company stock options.
• Discounts on products.

Company Description:

MINERVA Research Labs is an innovative company in the nutricosmetic sector, a fast-growing company, with offices in London Mayfair, Dubai UAE, Los Angeles the USA and Tokyo Ginza. MINERVA develops and markets nutricosoceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. MINERVA Research Labs' mission is to bring to the market next-generation dietary supplements that will change the way we look young and beautiful. Our novel products position MINERVA to be an up-and-coming global player in the Nutricosmetic market, recognised for stimulating and invigorating the well-being, confidence and beauty expectations of consumers. MINERVA Research Labs' products are uniquely designed to promote beauty, health and aid the aging process. Minerva develops products with the most advanced research, the finest ingredients and produced to the highest pharmaceutical standards and is committed to pioneering effective products that work with today's modern lifestyles.

Facts About MINERVA:

Awarded twice by the SUNDAY TIMES as one of the top "100 fastest growing British Company - International Sales" (24th in the 2018 league and 26th in 2017), Minerva Research Labs Ltd are the manufacturers and marketers of the Gold Collagen brand, a leading beauty brand, presently sold in over 30 countries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, colour, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, or any other legally protected factor. Our people are all equally talented in unrivalled ways: we come from extremely diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours.