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| PRODUCT EVALUATION |
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Evaluate formulas for efficency, safety, uniqueness, label claim substantiation on structure/function (DSHEA), literature review if necessary Evaluate formula cost, product and ingredient specs and labels to match specs Pill performance (color, texture, odor, size) Review label claim creativity and accuracy |
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| GENERAL PRODUCT LABEL REVIEW ON A REGULAR BASIS |
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Review labels with ingredient
specs for accuracy Review structure/function, directions, warnings
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| NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT |
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"Brain Storm" with company's marketing
department to determine what products should be launched, time frames
and dates Complete literature review on all useful ingredients for
formula function with abstracts and full journal articles retrieved
Technical Summary Report written and presented for review by the
marketing department Product formulated with raw good material costing
quotes provided; active ingredient or elemental form potencies,
directions, form of pill recommendations, serving size, number of
pills per bottle (30 day supply unless specified differently), warnings,
etc. Complete product package assembled with journal article substantiation
included
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| INTERNATIONAL MARKET |
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Follow similar format as New Product
Development Work with marketing and regulatory to determine what
new or reformulated products are appropriate for different countries
Develop and enter new products into different countries
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| BRING NEW PATENTED PRODUCTS TO COMPANY |
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When new ingredients are available,
I will provide research, patents, exclusive guidelines to the company
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| CUSTOMER, CONSUMER AND SALES FORCE TRAINING |
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Train employees on products prociding
Product Summary Sheets Continuous reports gererated on current,
reformulations and new products Instruct customer and consumer service
on "how to speak in compliance" for regulatory purposes (approved
by legal counsel) Train employees on the anatomy and physiology
of the body, pertinent to function of products
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| RESEARCH COORDINATOR |
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Find university or institution
appropriate for research study Negotiate cost of study and time
frame Develop protocol, raw good material (specs, method of extraction,
etc.) with institution department Follow up with institution providing
reports to company of progress Develop technical report on research
study and write structure/function claims
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| TECHNICAL WRITING |
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Review marketing and sales ads
for scientific accuracy and assist regulatory with compliance (DSHEA
regulations) Write product borchures, technical reports, third party
literature Write articles for magazines and newsletters
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| SPOKESPERSON/GENERAL TOPIC SPEAKER/PRESENT RESEARCH |
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Represent company to speak at
industry functions (example: scientific presentations at Nutricon)
Television, radio, B-rolls, etc. Speak to targeted markets such
as pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, nurses, etc. to present
scientific data on ingredients Present research on information on
dietary supplements to the lay person
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| PATENT SEARCHES AND INVESTIGATION |
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Company would provide some areas
of interest and I would scan patents for appropriate ingredients
that have not been sold in the U.S. Work with company and patent
attorney to evaluate if product is worthwhile Follow through of
literature review, technical report Follow up with patent holder,
negotiate with company for license agreement
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| DIET AND MENU PLAN |
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Perform diet analysis and health
status for clients and make recommendations Develop menu plans and
recipes for appropriate diets Evaluate menu plans for carbohydrates,
fats, protein, calories, vitamins and minerals Dietary counseling
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| OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY |
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Present new products or raw good
materials Present new raw good material suppliers and manufactures
Develop relationships for company with industry professionals, researchers,
suppliers and attorneys Set up analysis of products with independent
lab Take products to other markets
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