The Akkermansia Company

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Job Overview The Akkermansia Company is a science driven consumer health company specializing in dietary supplements and postbiotics for metabolic and gut health. We are growing our North American portfolio through continuous product launches, improvements, renovations, and lifecycle management of premium consumer health brands. The Project Manager – Product Launch and Development will lead end to end execution of product related projects, including new product launches, product improvements, reformulations, packaging updates, and line extensions. This role serves as the central coordination point across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, on quality, and in full compliance within a regulated consumer health environment. Responsibilities • Lead end to end management of new product launches and product development projects for dietary supplement and postbiotic products • Manage product improvement, renovation, and lifecycle initiatives including reformulations, packaging changes, and claims updates • Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and cross functional accountability • Drive readiness across formulation, stability testing, packaging, claims, regulatory review, and supply chain • Manage multiple projects in parallel with clear prioritization and structured governance • Lead project governance including gate reviews, risk management, and status reporting • Coordinate external partners including contract manufacturers, testing labs, and design agencies • Act as the primary point of coordination for product launch and development projects in North America • Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial teams • Ensure alignment between technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and commercial objectives • Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans to protect timelines, quality, and cost • Conduct post launch and post implementation reviews to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement • Support development and improvement of standardized NPD and product lifecycle tools and processes • Ensure project documentation meets global standards and audit readiness Requirements • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or related field • 3 plus years of experience managing product launch, product development, or cross functional projects within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, consumer health, or FMCG • Proven experience delivering new product launches and product improvement initiatives • Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, supply chain, and commercialization requirements in a regulated environment • Experience working cross functionally in matrixed organizations • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Asana • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable operating in a fast growing, entrepreneurial environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote