Job Description

About The Collagen Co

At The Collagen Co. our mission is to empower individuals to glow from the inside out — making self-care fun, effective, and confidence-boosting. Whether it’s supporting fitness goals, navigating busy lifestyles, or ageing gracefully, we help people shine through the power of collagen and support them every step of the way.

Pioneering a new category in wellness, we are proud to lead the way in Beauty Nutrition — bridging beauty and nutrition through a daily, enjoyable self-care routine. Our focus is on redefining how people approach beauty, health, and wellbeing through science-backed, great-tasting collagen formulations that deliver visible results.

At The Collagen Co. innovation, integrity, and a passion for helping others look and feel their best underpin everything we do. Together, we’re building a global brand at the forefront of the Beauty Nutrition movement.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, innovation-centric role at the heart of our New Product Development (NPD) process. You’ll support the entire product lifecycle from blue-sky concepts to first production runs collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure every product not only meets but exceeds expectations for quality, compliance and market appeal. Your strong grasp of complementary medicines, food science, creativity, and project management will be vital in helping us scale smartly and deliver products our customers love.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of NPS & Quality to develop and commercialise new product formulations across multiple different wellness formats
• Translate consumer insights and market trends into formulation briefs and concept proposals
• Support formulation trials, shelf-life studies, ingredient sourcing and product sampling activities
• Coordinate and document pilot trials and production scale-ups with internal and external partners
• Prepare and manage product specifications, formulation documents, and supplier ingredient records
• Ensure compliance with FSANZ, TGA and international labelling and formulation requirements
• Maintain accurate project timelines, briefs and status updates to ensure on-time launches
• Assist in packaging development, flavour selection and sensory testing panels
• Investigate innovative ingredients, delivery systems and technology trends that align with brand values
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in product quality, cost optimisation and innovation processes

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree-qualified in Pharmaceutical Science, Formulation Chemistry or a related field
• 2–4 years’ experience in product development within the food, beverage, nutraceutical or functional wellness industries
• Demonstrated experience supporting formulation or R&D projects from concept to launch
• Exceptional project coordination, documentation and communication skills
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP and relevant food/pharma regulations (FSANZ, TGA, FDA)
• Creative problem-solver with a keen interest in trends, functionality and innovation
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Marketing, Procurement, Sales and external manufacturers

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dynamic team passionate about wellness and innovation
• Be part of a fast-growing brand redefining the collagen category
• Opportunities for professional growth in product development and quality
• Fun, fast-paced culture with a focus on science, creativity and impact

Ready to make your mark in the wellness industry?

Apply now to join The Collagen Co’s Product Development team and help shape the future of beauty-from-within.