Product Development & Regulatory Specialist - Food Supplements/Nutricosmetics

We are seeking a Product Development & Regulatory Specialist with experience in food supplements and nutricosmetics, and a robust background in nutritional science, formulation, and regulatory affairs. This role is key to the innovation, legal compliance, and quality assurance of our collagen-based beauty and health food supplements, operating across global markets. The successful candidate will support and contribute to new product formulation, scientific documentation, and regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions (including FDA, AESAN, SFDA, NHRA, CPNP, and UK/EU regulatory requirements for borderline products). This position requires cross‑functional collaboration with internal departments (marketing, operations, design) and external partners (consultants, laboratories, and manufacturers).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new product formulations in the nutricosmetic and health food supplement categories
• Evaluate ingredient safety, compatibility, and scientific substantiation
• Review and validate packaging artwork for regulatory and nutritional accuracy
• Ensure packaging, labelling, and marketing claims are compliant with applicable EFSA, UK, EU, and US regulatory frameworks, in collaboration with external regulatory consultants where required
• Prepare and manage regulatory dossiers and documentation (e.g., PIFs, CPSRs, nutritional tables, CoCs…)
• Support preparation of documentation for the submission of product notifications to different regulatory authorities (CPNP, MHRA, AESAN, SFDA, FDA, etc.)
• Research innovative raw materials and health ingredients (e.g. collagen peptides, vitamins, botanicals)
• Support and coordinate stability testing plans and ingredient shelf‑life assessments with laboratories and manufacturers
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on ingredients, product specifications, regulatory, stability, quality testing, and reformulations
• Monitor trends in scientific literature and regulations to inform product strategy

Ideal Candidate

• BSc or MSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline
• 2-4 years' experience in product development or regulatory affairs within the food supplement and nutraceutical sectors
• Experience reviewing or supporting nutrition, health, or cosmetic claims substantiation
• Familiarity with EFSA claims, food supplement dossiers in different regions, and cosmetic PIFs
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Experience working with borderline products (food supplements vs cosmetic)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work across scientific, regulatory, and commercial teams
• 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.