Product Development Specialist

Are you passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of product development?

Do you bring expertise — or strong motivation — in powder formulation, chemistry, and oral delivery technologies? Are you ready to help develop smoke-free nicotine products that offer better alternatives for consumers worldwide?

We are on an ambitious growth journey, scaling our capabilities and global presence to meet changing consumer demands and deliver on our purpose: improving lives through innovation, science, and insight. Join Fertin and be part of a purpose-driven team where your ideas and skills contribute to healthier living.

About the job:

As a product developer in the smoke-free product (SFP) category, you will play a significant role in expanding and improving products like nicotine pouches from ideas via product development to readiness for commercial production. Your innovative approach, technical expertise and collaborative skills will be critical to our success in the market.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop appealing and effective product formulations for nicotine pouches and other oral nicotine formats to meet customer and market demands.

• Conduct experiments in laboratory and production scale to optimize formulation and process performance.

• Document all development processes and findings thoroughly.

• Collaborate with both business owner and cross-functional teams to ensure integration of formulations into final products, aligning with regulatory requirements and target market specifications.

• Work closely with suppliers to source appropriate ingredients and excipients.

Experience & competencies:

• Minimum of a master's degree in food sciences, chemistry, biotechnology or a related field.

• Experience in product development and process implementation from food or nutraceutical/pharmaceutical industry.

• Understanding of powder technology will be an advantage.

• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and create unique products with regards to taste and mouthfeel.

• Passion for developing products with exceptional taste experiences to consumers and driving product success in the market.

• Initiative and self-starting personality with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Meticulous and organized approach to manage multiple development projects and deadlines efficiently.

• Team oriented personality with a high interest and skills in collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and external partners.

• Effective communication skills in English and Danish, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

Are you driven by innovation, purpose, and growth? Fertin Pharma offers an inspiring environment to shape both personal and organizational success — and to be part of a company where innovation makes a positive impact on people. In this role you will:

• Make a real difference in people's lives by contributing to impactful projects that promote healthier living across the globe — giving you a strong sense of purpose and personal fulfillment.

• Collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, helping them grow and innovate in a fast-evolving industry.

• Join a high-performing, customer-focused team in a company driven by ambition, professionalism, and a shared commitment to excellence.

• Thrive in a dynamic matrix organization, where daily collaboration with cross-functional experts fuels efficient project delivery, sparks creative solutions, and supports your continuous personal and professional development.

Apply and contact:

Please upload a CV and include a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role. We interview candidates continuously. Therefore, the deadline for sending your application is asap. We look forward to receiving your application.

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