Innovation Manager, Pharma, St Louis

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

This opportunity is 100% office based in St Louis, MO.

Looking to make a real impact in the pharma and supplement industry? Join Sensient as an Innovation Manager and take ownership of developing cutting-edge excipients and ingredients used in everything from gummies and chewables to tablets and syrups. 

In this role, you’ll lead innovation from concept to launch, shaping the future of pharma and supplement ingredients used in real consumer products. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, collaborate with global teams, manage a small group of scientists, and stay hands-on with R&D—all while making a visible impact across North America and Europe.

What you’ll do:

Manage the innovation pipeline and Stage Gate process for 15–20 active Pharma NPD projects, delivering commercially viable application-based solutions with regular launches. Collaborate with Technical Service, Commercial teams, and other business units to identify portfolio gaps and transfer relevant technologies into the Pharma pipeline. Develop subject matter expertise in key customer applications (e.g., gummies, beverages, chewables) to validate NPD performance and ensure technical deliverables for product launches. Generate technical content, samples, training, and conduct innovation demonstrations to support product commercialization and sales targets. Support customer interactions by addressing technical inquiries, participating in joint visits, and ensuring regulatory compliance of new product developments.

What you’ll bring:

10+ years’ experience in new product development or technical ingredients for consumable goods, with an M.Sc or higher in food science, biology, chemistry, or related fields. MUST be from the Nutraceutical/OTC industry. Proven expertise in innovation project strategy and management, preferably using the Stage Gate process. Ability and willingness to manage a team of up to five scientists, with a strong background in formulation and ingredient development preferred. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fluent in English, with experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities. Proficient in MS Office, adaptable to software tools, and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

What you’ll get:

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in St Louis An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities  A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Pharmaceutical: Sensient Pharmaceutical is your single source for color, flavor, coating, and imprint ink excipient solutions that define and protect world-leading brands.

 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the USA without the need for employment visa sponsorship.  RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at St Louis and must reside in area or be willing to commute.  THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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