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Helping top talent land opportunities at leading nutraceutical companies.
We connect remarkable people with businesses where their experience can make a real difference.
For candidatesNutraceutical Specialist Recruitment · USA & International
Helping nutraceutical companies find top-notch talent.
The specialist recruitment partner for businesses shaping the future of nutrition, wellness and consumer health.
Founder-led · Deeply connectedScroll to discover
Elite Perspective
Nutraceutical talent is our speciality.
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Helping nutraceutical companies find top-notch talent.
High-impact searches begin with a sharp understanding of your business, culture and ambitions.
For hiring leaders
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Nutraceutical talent is our speciality.
One focused market means a more relevant network, clearer insight and faster progress.
Our promiseWhy Elite Recruit
Built on values.Driven by process.Defined by vision.
Elite Recruit is a specialist recruitment partner for the nutraceutical, supplement contract manufacturing and consumer-health industries across the USA and international markets.
Our company
Whether you're hiring in sales, operations, R&D, quality or executive leadership, we understand your niche and deliver talent that fits.
Our process
We make your hiring experience or job search straightforward, connecting you with qualified people for the next important step.
Our approach
We go beyond filling positions, building lasting connections between exceptional talent and leading nutraceutical companies.
Quality over volume
A carefully selected shortlist, not a high-volume candidate list. Every search is led personally.
Connected Across Borders
Recruitment with a world view.
Specialist recruitment and executive search across the USA, Europe and international nutraceutical markets.
The Elite advantage
- Specialist industry focus
- International talent network
- Founder-led service
- Confidential search
- Access to passive candidates
Categories we cover
Deep expertise across the nutraceutical value chain
Nutraceutical Ingredients
Talent for ingredient suppliers driving science-backed nutrition.
Branded & Clinically Studied Ingredients
Commercial and technical leaders for branded-ingredient businesses.
Dietary Supplements
Leadership and specialist hires across finished-product supplement brands.
Botanicals & Natural Extracts
Talent with genuine expertise in botanical sourcing, extraction and formulation.
Supplement Manufacturing & CDMOs
Operations, quality and commercial talent for contract manufacturers and CDMOs.
Functional Foods & Beverages
Talent bridging food science and functional nutrition innovation.
Consumer Health & Wellness
Commercial and marketing leadership for consumer-health brands.
Sports & Active Nutrition
Specialists who understand the active-nutrition consumer and category.
Roles we recruit
CEOs, Presidents and General Managers who set commercial and operational direction.
Commercial leaders and individual contributors who grow revenue and key accounts.
Brand builders and product leaders who translate science into commercial propositions.
Scientists and technical leaders who develop and improve products.
Specialists who keep products compliant across evolving global regulations.
Quality leaders who protect product integrity and manufacturing standards.
Plant and operations leaders who run efficient, compliant manufacturing.
Professionals who secure supply and manage cost, quality and risk.
Functional leaders who support commercial growth and organisational health.
Salary Intelligence
Understand what your next hire really costs
Explore indicative salary ranges, bonuses, benefits and total employment costs for specialist roles across the nutraceutical and ingredient industries.
Our Process
A rigorous, consultative search process
- Understand the company and hiring requirement
- Define the candidate profile
- Map the relevant talent market
- Engage and qualify candidates
- Present a carefully selected shortlist
- Coordinate interviews and feedback
- Support the offer and acceptance process
- Assist through onboarding
Opportunities
Featured opportunities
Regulatory Affairs Manager
A growing dietary supplement brand is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead US and international compliance for a fast-expanding product portfolio.
View Opportunity →For Employers
Your next critical hire may not be actively looking.
Elite Recruit identifies and approaches high-performing passive candidates within the nutraceutical industry, on a confidential basis.
For Candidates
Build your career with companies shaping the future of nutrition.
Confidential career conversations, relevant opportunities, market guidance, interview support and offer support.
Founder
Raja Sundar
Founder | Nutraceutical Talent Specialist
Raja Sundar founded Elite Recruit to bring specialist, founder-led search to the nutraceutical and ingredient industries, combining genuine market knowledge with a personal, discreet approach to every search.
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