Head Of R&d Food/supplements/nutrition (m/f/d)

Hürth, NW, DE, Germany

Job Description

#

#BEcomeMAXX




For years, IronMaxx® has stood for innovative, high-quality sports nutrition "Designed in Germany." With a passion for performance and product innovation, we develop functional foods, supplements, and fitness products that meet the highest standards. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced leader in product management who will actively shape our product strategy and take our portfolio to the next level.

#

Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus



Overall responsibility for international product development in the field of Food & Sports Nutrition Professional and organizational management of the development departments and categories, including: Bars, powders, drinks, functional foods, and supplements End-to-end responsibility for a high number of new product developments (up to approximately 100 products per year) – from the initial idea through formulation, cost calculation, and sampling to retail rollout Development of brand-compliant, high-performance product concepts within the IronMaxx DNA portfolio Management and prioritization of parallel development projects across multiple categories Close collaboration with purchasing, quality assurance, marketing, and sales for rapid and efficient implementation Coordination of product development with production facilities and participating development partners Responsibility for tastings, product tests, optimization cycles, and decision-making Support for relaunches, formulation optimizations, and packaging adjustments Market, trend, and competitor monitoring with clear relevance for product and assortment decisions Participation in assortment strategy, pricing, and margin calculation Travel to production facilities, partners, and trade fairs
#

Your skillset - as strong as our protein



Completed degree in food technology, nutritional science, home economics, business administration with a focus on food/nutrition, or a comparable field Several years of professional experience in product management, product development, or brand management with a strong focus on supplements, nutrition, or functional foods Excellent understanding of formulations, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and product costing Experience in managing complex development projects and high product volumes Strong brand understanding and a keen sense for target groups, trends, and performance products Structured, independent, and results-oriented work style Ability to professionally lead teams and development areas and to prioritize clearly Strong communication skills, decisiveness, and a hands-on mentality Fluent in English
#

About us



Quality & Innovations from IronMaxx® Nutrition





Premium sports nutrition - Designed in Germany!



Producing the best sports nutrition worldwide is the goal of IronMaxx®.





The production of highly efficient sports nutrition of the best quality and the constant further development of our products led to the

award of the State Prize for Excellent Food Quality

by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this is no reason for us to rest on our laurels - we are constantly working with the greatest passion to offer you supplements that inspire, work and taste great! The integration of the latest study results and the evaluation of practical field research in cooperation with professional sports clubs and our customers have led to

permanent innovation

in the development of new sports and fitness nutrition at IronMaxx® Nutrition since the company was founded in 2004.



In addition to the basics of sports nutrition in the areas of

strength/endurance, muscle building and diet

, this includes effective nutritional supplements for

health and prevention

, intelligent

new combinations of active ingredients

and improved dosage forms, such as our

Tricaps®

.



In the area of protein products, for example, IronMaxx® has set a milestone in the evolution of the latest sports nutrition products with the development of water-based protein powders in over 31 flavors. The sweet spread with the

world's highest protein content

, IronMaxx® Protein Creme, also comes from us.



Designed in Germany

- as a German sports nutrition manufacturer, IronMaxx® is also committed to outstanding quality and seamless quality control.



High performance - the goal is the goal.



Well-known professional clubs, such as the eight-time German ice hockey champions, the "Kölner Haie", or the traditional handball club VfL Gummersbach with its unique success story, have relied for years on the

efficient sports nutrition from IronMaxx®

and on our expertise in the use and mode of action of nutritional supplements.



While in many areas of life the "path is often proclaimed as the goal", our customers usually have a very clear idea of their "dream body" and its desired performance. This passion

to achieve their personal goa

l

is something we share with all our partners and customers - be it an athletic body, achieving new personal bests, reducing body weight or achieving sporting team success.



IronMaxx® products have therefore become an integral part of the product range of many European fitness studios, wholesalers, pharmacies and body stores in recent years due to their

high quality.

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.de will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Related Jobs

Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4148175
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Vollzeit
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hürth, NW, DE, Germany
  • Education
    Not mentioned