Head of Innovation and Product Development Head of Innovation and Product Development At Wanderlust, we’re on a mission to inspire people to find their true north. With a growing range of supplements and an amazing lineup of wellbeing events and experiences (including the legendary Jane Fonda at our next event!), we're growing fast—and we want you to join us! The role Based in either our Melbourne or Byron Shire offices, we're on the search for a strategic thinker and doer to lead innovation and product development across our growing supplement brands. You’ll lead a small team to build and deliver our innovation roadmap, ensure compliance across markets, and produce products that excite consumers and meet key business goals. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Lead the full product development lifecycle—from concept development and feasibility, through formulation, regulatory approval and manufacturing Define and drive the strategic innovation roadmap across multiple brands, identifying gaps, consumer trends and new ingredient opportunities Lead and manage NPD projects across functions, ensuring timelines, budgets, and commercial objectives are met Guide regulatory strategy and ensure compliance for all product categories across Australia, NZ and key export markets—including claims, labelling and registrations Oversee quality systems, including GMP compliance, product specifications and SOPs Manage pharmacovigilance responsibilities, including communicating potential risks across internal and external stakeholders Build strong partnerships with contract manufacturers, raw material suppliers, regulatory consultants and R&D experts Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations and Finance to bring new products to life and ensure successful market launch Coach and mentor a small internal team, fostering a high-performance and solutions-focused culture Track and report on key metrics including innovation pipeline progress, regulatory status, quality compliance, and budget performance About you: We’re keen to hear from applicants who have: 7 years’ experience in supplements, FMCG, or complementary medicine A degree-qualification in Science, Nutrition, Pharmacy or similar Deep knowledge of TGA and food regulatory frameworks A track record of delivering NPD that lands commercially and compliantly Confidence leading projects, people and external partners Commercial nous, with strong attention to detail and a passion for making things happen Passion for health and wellness The perks of wandering with us As one of our wanderers, you can expect to: Be part of an entrepreneurial, innovative and incredible team determined to set a new standard of wellness – our team may be small, but our aspirations are BIG Be challenged, inspired, and to continually learn and grow Be rewarded with Nurture days (extra paid days off), wellbeing activities, team retreats, product consultations and your own tailored Wanderlust product mix Use your energy for great, joining our Pledge for Better through our work with Bcorp, RAP and 1% time and profit commitment to charitable causes through our partnership with Igniting Change If this sounds like your kind of wanderful, then we would love to hear from you! 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