Product Renovation Scientist

Key Performance Objectives

• Develop and present 12 science-based renovation proposals annually that align with the product roadmap.
• Increase product efficacy, functionality, and consumer value through evidence-based formula improvements.
• Strengthen scientific substantiation and consumer-facing benefit claims across the product portfolio.
• Improve product stability, manufacturability, and supply resilience through proactive renovation initiatives.
• Reduce product performance issues through scientifically driven root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve ingredient sourcing, quality, and formulation robustness before issues arise.

Performance Accountabilities

• Deliver a minimum of 12 renovation proposals annually that are scientifically substantiated, commercially viable, and aligned with the product roadmap and lifecycle strategy.
• Increase the performance of existing products by identifying and implementing evidence-based formulation improvements that strengthen efficacy, stability, functionality, consumer experience, and competitive differentiation.
• Advance the scientific credibility of the product portfolio by incorporating emerging research—including microbiome science, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, botanicals, and novel ingredients—to support stronger product positioning and consumer-relevant claims.
• Improve product robustness and manufacturing reliability by proactively identifying formulation, ingredient, and process risks and implementing solutions that enhance stability, manufacturability, shelf life, and supply continuity.
• Reduce technical and supply risk by qualifying alternative raw materials and second-source suppliers that maintain product performance, regulatory compliance, and global availability.
• Lead scientifically rigorous renovation projects from technical assessment through commercialization, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, and successful implementation of formulation improvements.
• Improve consumer satisfaction and product performance by leading root cause investigations into product quality issues, stability failures, sensory deviations, and consumer feedback, implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Influence technical decision-making across the organization by serving as the scientific authority for product renovations, providing data-driven recommendations that guide Product Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.
• Challenge the status quo by independently identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, driving renovation initiatives based on scientific evidence rather than relying solely on external manufacturing partners for recommendations.
• Build organizational technical capability by mentoring R&D Specialists and ensuring scientific documentation, technical data, and project records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

About Plexus

Plexus Worldwide®, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct-selling company recognized as a top employer. Founded in gut health, Plexus is experts in microbiome science and offers a wide range of scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements, weight management products, and personal care products. The company prides itself on its commitment to community support and philanthropy, and is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals through its products.