📢 We're looking for an Innovation & Product Development Scientist! 🚀

At Olistic, we don't just develop supplements and cosmetics—we create science-driven solutions that redefine wellbeing. Innovation happens where science, business, and strategy meet, and we're looking for someone who thrives at that intersection.

🎯 What will your mission be?

As our Innovation & Product Development Scientist, you will lead the end-to-end development of innovative nutraceutical and cosmetic products—from the initial consumer insight to the final product on the shelf.

You will combine scientific excellence with commercial vision, helping us create differentiated, evidence-based products with real market impact.

🔬 Your main responsibilities will include:

• Designing innovative formulations for food supplements and cosmetics, selecting active ingredients based on scientific evidence, functional synergies, and regulatory compliance (EFSA, EC 1223/2009, etc.).

• Monitoring scientific literature, industry congresses (Vitafoods, In-Cosmetics), and ingredient suppliers to identify breakthrough innovations and emerging trends.

• Assessing patentability opportunities and collaborating with IP specialists to evaluate novelty, inventive step, and freedom-to-operate.

• Translating scientific evidence into compelling product claims and collaborating with Marketing and Commercial teams on product positioning, ingredient storytelling, and technical naming.

• Supporting regulatory documentation, including technical dossiers, stability studies, CPNP/NNDU documentation, safety files, and scientific substantiation of claims.

• Building strong technical relationships with ingredient suppliers, CDMOs, and research institutions while evaluating co-development opportunities.

• Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams to bring innovation to market.

✅ What are we looking for?

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.

• 2–4 years of experience in nutraceutical and/or cosmetic product formulation.

• Strong ability to critically evaluate scientific literature (PubMed, systematic reviews, clinical studies).

• Solid knowledge of the European regulatory framework (Cosmetics Regulation, EFSA, NHP).

• Fluent technical English (written and spoken).

⭐ Nice to have

• Experience or interest in Intellectual Property and patents.

• Expertise in hair health, skin health, microbiome, or nutricosmetics.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal).

• Attendance at major industry events such as Vitafoods, In-Cosmetics, or Pharmapack.

• Research experience or scientific publications.

🌟 Who you are

🧩 Systems thinker – You see the bigger picture, not just the molecule.

🔬 Hybrid profile – Comfortable moving between the lab, the office, and strategic business discussions.

🚀 Impact-oriented – You see science as a tool to create meaningful products that improve people's lives.

⚖️ Rigorous but pragmatic – You are evidence-driven while understanding the pace and priorities of business.

• A young, ambitious, and collaborative environment where innovation comes first.

• The opportunity to shape the future of one of Europe's fastest-growing science-backed wellness brands.

Why join us?

🌿 Purpose-Driven Innovation: Help develop products that genuinely improve people's wellbeing through science.

🚀 Real Impact: Take ownership of the full innovation journey—from concept to consumer.

🤝 Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experts across science, marketing, operations, and commercial in a highly cross-functional environment.

💼 Growth Opportunities: Competitive compensation, professional development, and the chance to influence the future of an ambitious international brand.