Product Development Manager

About the company

BioGaia is a Swedish, world-leading probiotics company that has been a pioneer in microbiome research for over 30 years. BioGaia’s products, based on L. reuteri bacterial strains, are among the most scientifically validated probiotics globally. BioGaia develops, manufactures, markets, and sells clinically proven probiotic products for gut, oral, and immune health. The products are sold through distribution partners and through BioGaia’s own distribution in more than 100 countries.

The BioGaia Group has around 210 emlpoyees and operates in three geographical regions: EMEA, Americas, and APAC. The class B share of the parent company BioGaia AB is listed on the Mid Cap segment of Nasdaq Stockholm.

About the department

With the overarching objective of expanding the footprint of BioGaia’s products and ensuring that commercial products remain up to date, the Product Development department holds overall responsibility for delivering New Product Development, supporting product maintenance, clinical study products and strengthening the innovation funnel.

Product Development is integral to most activities within BioGaia related to its products, ranging from new products in development and product care for existing products, to clinical study products and future innovation opportunities.

The department works extensively in cross-functional settings, both internally and in close collaboration with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Depending on the type of project, Product Development may also take on a Technical Project Management role.

To stay at the forefront of trends in relevant business areas, such as active ingredients, formulations, and the consumer landscape, the Product Development department actively engages in external networks to build knowledge and relationships.

About the role

The role of Product Development Manager is a full-time position based in Eslöv, Sweden, with a required on-site presence of at least three days per week.

As a Product Development Manager at BioGaia, you will work in a highly cross-functional environment. You will be involved throughout the entire development process, from clinical trials to commercial product launch. Your main tasks will be:

· Leading product development from raw materials to finished products, from small-scale trials in the Product Development laboratory to commercial manufacturing at selected CMOs and other third parties.

· Acting as Technical Project Manager in cross-functional product development projects, from clinical trial products through commercialization.

· Continuously gathering information on potential new ingredients, dosage forms and packaging materials to ensure a steady pipeline of new products

· Participating in product maintenance forums to help ensure that commercial products remain compliant and that processes and materials are fit for purpose

· Evaluating theoretical and practical product concepts, indications and potential improvements

· Networking with various parties, e.g. conferences, seminars and suppliers, to identify new opportunities for BioGaia

· Collaborating cross-functionally with other BioGaia departments as needed.

· Working with Procurement to identify, evaluate and qualify contract manufactures.

· Serving as the technical point of contact with suppliers and manufacturers when necessary and as agreed with Procurement or other stakeholders.

· Supporting consumer driven innovation in collaboration with Product Manager and Innovation Manager to ensure technical feasibility.

· Participating in the Clinical Study Product forum, contributing to the development and manufacturing of products for clinical purposes

 

Required Qualifications:

· MSc in a relevant field such as Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in product/formulation development of solid dosage forms, such as tablets, lozenges and hard capsules, within dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals.

· Experience working with external CMOs, scientists, universities or similar stakeholders.

· Experience in project management

· Experience in consumer driven innovation

· Experience working in cross functional teams

· Fluency in English and/or Swedish

· Creative, solution-oriented and action-oriented

· Proactive mindset

 

Welcome with your application

Send your CV to [email protected] no later than 20 March 2026. Starting date: as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to the hiring manager, Christoffer Lundqvist at [email protected].

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and value diversity.