Sr. Product Specialist, Remedies & Personal Care
About The Position
At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive. We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do. At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hardworking, and kind-hearted people out there. The Senior Product Specialist, Remedies & Personal Care is a highly cross-functional role responsible for facilitating and executing new product development (NPD) initiatives with a focus on the commercialization phase. The role reports directly into the Project Manager, R&D, and Innovation. Together, the team is responsible for end-to-end product development execution throughout the entire product life cycle. This role partners closely with R&D, Regulatory, Innovation, Operations, and Packaging teams. Once projects enter the commercialization phase, the Product Specialist is responsible for driving execution across all workstreams - ensuring alignment, tracking progress, resolving risks and maintaining clear communication across teams - until projects have successfully launched in market. In addition to project execution, this role supports operational excellence across the product development lifecycle, including documentation, cost management, system accuracy, and process coordination to ensure efficient and scalable product delivery. All team members are responsible for contributing to a positive, collaborative culture aligned with company values.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in product development, project management, or a related role, preferably within Wellness, Beauty, or CPG
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through launch
- Strong project management skills, including timeline development, milestone tracking and risk management
- Experience working in highly cross-functional environments with diverse stakeholders
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and documentation rigor
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive alignment and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to identify risks and remove barriers to execution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end execution of NPD projects throughout the commercialization phase within the Remedies & Personal Care category
- Create clearly scoped project plans with defined timelines, milestones, deliverables and success criteria
- Build, manage and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
- Track progress against key milestones, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
- Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
- Maintain clear and up-to-date project documentation, including decisions, changes and key outputs
- Act as the central point of coordination for all tactical questions related to product development in the Remedies & Personal Care categories
- Align stakeholders on project scope, timelines, technical requirements and deliverables
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings, status updates and decision-making forums
- Ensure clear communication and visibility across all teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Identify and resolve cross-functional challenges to remove barriers and maintain project momentum
- Coordinate with Operations to align on manufacturing feasibility, production planning and launch readiness
- Own and maintain accuracy of all product-related systems and documentation (e.g., cost sheets, specifications, product files)
- Track and manage all components of the NPD process, including formulations, packaging development, artwork and product materials
- Ensure all project inputs and outputs are documented, organized and accessible for cross-functional teams
- Support development and continuous improvement of NPD processes, tools and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Maintain visibility on project budgets, ensuring cost inputs are accurate and aligned with financial targets
- Coordinate internal approvals and ensure all requirements are met prior to launch
Benefits
- Annual bonus program
- A hybrid way of working
- Flexible work hours based on business needs
- Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
- Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
- Paid sick days
- Generous product discount
- Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
- GRSP programs
- Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
- Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
