Nutraceutical Delivery Systems & Functional Excipients Manager – Qatar

Nutraceutical Delivery Systems & Functional Excipients Manager – Qatar Location: Doha, Qatar Employment Type: Full-time Workplace: Hybrid / Technical & Customer-facing Regional Scope: Qatar | Selected GCC Projects Palomba General Trading LLC is seeking an experienced Nutraceutical Delivery Systems & Functional Excipients Manager to support manufacturers developing gummies, sachets, powders, effervescents, syrups, oral liquids and other modern nutraceutical dosage forms. The role combines functional excipients, formulation systems and application development. This is not a conventional ingredient-sales position. The successful candidate should understand how excipients, carriers, hydrocolloids, sweeteners and delivery technologies influence the performance of the final product. Core Mission The objective is to help customers move from: Active Ingredient → Suitable Delivery System → Functional Excipient Selection → Prototype → Technical Optimization → Commercial Product The role will focus particularly on nutraceutical and healthcare formulations where the success of the product depends not only on the active ingredient, but also on: texture; stability; dispersibility; solubility; taste; mouthfeel; release; processing behaviour; shelf life. Key Responsibilities Work directly with nutraceutical manufacturers and formulation teams. Understand customer dosage-form and formulation requirements. Recommend suitable functional excipients and delivery systems. Support development of gummies, powders, sachets and effervescent products. Support syrup and oral-liquid formulation projects. Coordinate samples and technical documentation. Assist customers during formulation trials. Identify technical issues related to texture, stability, solubility and taste. Coordinate supplier technical support. Evaluate alternative excipient grades and systems. Support reformulation and optimization projects. Identify cross-functional opportunities between pharma, nutraceutical and food technologies. Support customer-specific delivery concepts. Provide technical input to the PGT commercial team. Functional Excipient Categories The role may cover: Hydrocolloids & Texture Systems Pectin Gelatin Carrageenan Xanthan Gum Guar Gum Cellulose derivatives Selected natural gums Sweeteners & Bulking Systems Mannitol Sorbitol Glucose systems Sucrose Polyols Selected specialty sweeteners Carriers & Delivery Systems Maltodextrins Starch-based carriers Microencapsulation carriers Spray-drying systems Selected cellulose-based excipients Functional Minerals & Nutritional Ingredients Calcium salts Magnesium salts Selected mineral compounds Amino-acid systems Advanced Systems Taste-masking solutions Microencapsulation Solubility-enhancement systems Coating systems Controlled-dispersion systems Functional premixes Gummies Potential development areas include: Pectin versus gelatin systems Texture control Gel strength Active loading Taste masking Botanical extract incorporation Colour stability Moisture management Sugar-reduced concepts Heat-sensitive actives The candidate should understand that simply putting an active ingredient into a gummy does not automatically produce something consumers will willingly chew. Chemistry remains stubbornly indifferent to marketing departments. Sachets & Powders Projects may involve: Powder flow Dispersibility Instantization Agglomeration Carrier selection Hygroscopicity Taste masking Active distribution Powder stability Single-dose systems Effervescent Products Potential areas include: Acid/base balance Compression Moisture sensitivity Dissolution time Flavour compatibility Sweetener systems Active stability Packaging requirements Syrups & Oral Liquids Projects may involve: Viscosity Suspension Sweetness Taste masking Preservative compatibility Solubility Stability Botanical extract incorporation Natural flavour systems Botanical & Natural Active Applications The position will also support delivery-system development for: Botanical extracts Saffron extracts Licorice-derived ingredients Hibiscus Aronia and berry extracts Pomegranate Citrus flavonoids Polyphenols Anthocyanins Functional botanical blends Technical Focus The successful candidate should be familiar with topics such as: Hydrocolloid functionality Viscosity Gelation Water activity Powder flow Solubility Dispersibility Taste masking Encapsulation Moisture sensitivity Stability Texture Sweetener interactions Ingredient compatibility Candidate Profile 5+ years in Nutraceutical Formulation, Functional Excipients, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Applications or related areas. Degree in Pharmacy, Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline. Experience with at least two of the following formats: gummies, powders, sachets, effervescents, syrups or oral liquids. Strong understanding of functional excipients. Experience working with hydrocolloids or formulation systems. Ability to support technical customer projects. Experience working with nutraceutical manufacturers highly valued. GCC or Middle East experience preferred. Fluent English required. Arabic is an advantage. Ideal Background Relevant candidates may currently work as: Nutraceutical Formulation Manager Functional Excipients Application Manager Delivery Systems Specialist Application Technologist Gummy Formulation Specialist Nutraceutical R&D Manager Technical Service Manager – Nutraceutical Ingredients Product Development Scientist Functional Ingredients Application Specialist What We Offer Competitive fixed salary. Performance-based bonus. Technical responsibility for Qatar and selected GCC projects. Access to international excipient and formulation suppliers. Direct interaction with nutraceutical manufacturers. Opportunity to help build the PGT functional excipients platform. High degree of technical autonomy. Participation in new formulation and delivery-system projects. Who We Are Looking For We want someone who understands that the same botanical active may require completely different excipient systems depending on whether the customer wants: a gummy; an effervescent tablet; a sachet; a powder drink; or a syrup. The candidate should be able to determine: What delivery system is most appropriate? Which excipients are technically necessary? What creates the desired texture? How should bitterness be managed? Will the active remain stable? Is the system commercially scalable? Can the customer manufacture it on existing equipment? Which supplier technology offers the strongest solution? The objective is to develop technically robust nutraceutical delivery systems rather than simply supplying individual raw materials. Show more Show less