Product Development Manager (f/m/x)

ABOUT

BRAINEFFECT is one of the fastest-growing mind nutrition start-ups in Germany. We envision a world that embraces mind nutrition and knows that feeding your mind is key to a happy and healthy life.

Our international team is ambitious. Together we are working hard to turn the food industry around with Mind Nutrition and make BRAINEFFECT the absolute Love Brand. How do we do that By practicing what we preach: We are focused and bring our full energy to every project with a strong results-oriented mindset. While bold goals and growth drive us we also recognize the importance of balance and recovery to maintain a sustainable pace. Above all - we actually look forward to Monday mornings.

IN A NUTSHELL

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into impactful products At BRAINEFFECT we are looking for a Product Development Manager who brings both strategic thinking and execution power. You will own the development of new functional food and supplement products from brief to launch collaborating closely with cross-functional teams suppliers and regulatory experts. If youre ready to create game-changing products that improve mental performance and well-being we want to hear from you.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from ideation and feasibility to formulation validation scale-up and launch.
• Collaborate with suppliers labs and manufacturers to co-develop products optimize costs and ensure timely launch.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by working closely with the Quality Manager to meet all EU requirements for food supplements.
• Lead cross-functional development projects with Marketing Supply Chain and Regulatory to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Monitor market and consumer trends and ensure new products align with customer needs and brand strategy.
• Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Suite to streamline and optimize product development workflows & processes.

YOUR PROFILE

• 2-3 years of experience in product development within the food functional food or supplements industry.
• Strong knowledge of functional ingredients such as adaptogens probiotics and vitamins including their formulation for efficacy taste and stability.
• Degree in Nutritional Science Food Chemistry Food Technology Neuroscience or similar fields.
• Proven success in managing complex projects and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Confident in writing detailed product briefings and specifications.
• Familiarity with AI tools and interest in using them to boost efficiency.
• Proactive communicator with assertiveness and strong stakeholder management.
• Strategic & creative thinker: You bring ideas to life that are bold yet business-relevant shaping products that inspire consumers and drive growth.
• Fluent in German (C1) and English (B2); French is a plus.

YOUR BENEFITS

• We work in a hybrid mode (remote office) and have flexible working hours.
• We offer a company pension plan and support you with an allowance of 15%
• We will subsidize your Urban Sports Club membership and lunch.
• We guarantee 100% ownership 100% trust and 0% micro management for you and your work style.
• We regularly organize company lunches yoga and sports sessions and parties.
• We offer really good employee discounts on our products.
• The best part: We offer our employees an annual jobbatical that lets you extend your vacation in the sun simply by continuing to work remotely.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Submit your application.
2. Get to know each other: In our first call we want to exchange expectations and answer first questions. Furthermore we would like to tell you more about BRAINEFFECT and our mission.
3. Case Study: This might be the most fun part. We will ask you to prepare a short assignment and submit your results within a given amount of time.
4. Meet your team-lead: Within a videocall you will meet your teamlead. Time to talk more about technical facts and the work within the department at BRAINEFFECT.
5. Office Interview: Even though it is very convenient to meet online we would like to invite you to our office and give you the chance to get to know us in person. You will also get to know Fabian our CEO who can also give you some exciting facts about BRAINEFFECT and holistic mind nutrition.
6. Finally - Our Offer: We aim to finish the entire process as soon as possible.

You are still reading Great this might be the next fun challenge for you to dive in. Apply with your CV and lets chat!