Senior Formulations Manager

Location

Los Angeles (In Person/Hybrid)

 

About Arrae

Arrae is a fast-growing wellness brand specializing in 100% natural supplements designed to help with everyday health concerns.

 

About The Role

We're looking for a Senior Formulations Manager with deep technical expertise across a variety of formats - capsules, powders, gummies, liquids, gels, and emerging formats. You'll lead formulation development through commercialization, partner closely with R&D and Operations, and solve complex formulation and manufacturing challenges.

 

What You'll Do

Formulation Development & Problem-Solving

  • Lead formulation work across multiple formats, ensuring efficacy, stability, sensory quality, and manufacturability
  • Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, identifying root causes and proposing data-backed solutions
  • Collaborate with R&D on prototype development, benchtop testing, iterative improvements, and ingredient innovation

Cross-Functional & CMO Collaboration

  • Work with contract manufacturers to scale formulas from prototype to pilot to commercial production
  • Review trials, optimize processes, and ensure formulations meet spec through all manufacturing stages
  • Partner with Product, Ops, Quality, and R&D on briefs, technical feasibility, testing plans, and documentation

Ingredient Sourcing & Supplier Management

  • Support Ops and R&D in sourcing high-quality raw materials and maintaining strong supplier relationships
  • Evaluate ingredient functionality, supply chain reliability, regulatory compliance, and cost considerations
  • Leverage your industry network to identify new suppliers, novel actives, and emerging technologies

Team Leadership

  • Collaborate with an in-house formulator, guiding technical skills and project execution
  • Prioritize and track multiple development projects with clarity, structure, and strong documentation

Who You Are

  • 5+ years of experience in dietary supplements, functional foods, or nutraceuticals, with hands-on formulation skills across multiple formats
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving formulation, stability, and manufacturing challenges
  • Solid understanding of ingredient supply chains, sourcing best practices, and supplier management
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition Science, or similar

 

Why Join Arrae

Be part of a growing, mission-driven brand in the wellness space. Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions make an impact.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they would be a valuable addition to our team. Please send your application to careers@arrae.com with "Senior Formulations Manager" in the subject line.

 

ARRAE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.