Innovation Consulting with Dione Simmons
Mentorship, natural medicine product development and strategic support for wellness brands & healthcare entrepreneurs
Leverage over a decade of global industry experience to build your own success story
You’ve got the vision. Now you need the strategy, structure and science to bring it to life. Whether you're a clinician ready to develop your own line of supplements, a wellness brand looking to commercialise a product idea or a startup founder in the natural health space, you're in the right place.
Dione has worked behind the scenes of some of Australia’s most successful natural health brands, bringing decades of insight in formulation, compliance, innovation and strategy. She now offers her services to established brands, startup entrepreneurs and practitioners looking to develop credible, effective and commercially viable health products.
Consulting Services
Product development and commercial strategy from concept to launch
Dione has been developing natural products since 2006, leading innovation for well-known brands in nutraceuticals, functional food, personal care and cosmeceuticals.
With qualifications in Health Science (Naturopathy), Personal Care Formulation, Marketing and Product Management, she bridges the worlds of clinical insight and commercial execution. She understands how to create products that are not only scientifically sound but also meet market needs and regulatory requirements.
Consulting services are available for both startups and established businesses looking for project-based or ongoing support.
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Innovation and product strategy
Understanding and reaching your target market
Sourcing materials & contract manufacturing partners
Formulation development and product prototyping
Product positioning and claims
Regulatory and compliance support (TGA, FSANZ, FDA)
Quality assurance and documentation
Go-to-market planning and product launch
Project management from ideation to delivery
Investment:
POA — tailored quotes are provided based on the scope and complexity of your project.
To enquire about consulting, book a discovery call.
Mentorship & Education
Training and support for health professionals and entrepreneurs wanting to launch their own products.
If you're confident in your idea and feel comfortable to execute most parts of the process yourself, Dione also offers mentorship to help you along the way, as you need it, when you need it.
Book a call to pick her brain without any ongoing consulting commitments.
Why Work with Dione?
18 years of global industry experience
Formulator and strategic lead behind many successful products sold across the globe
Skilled in bridging regulatory, quality assurance, scientific and commercial priorities
Former Executive Head of Product having lead the innovation and product strategy for several iconic health brands
Trusted mentor with a passion for helping other professionals succeed
Clinical practitioner with a deep understanding of real-world health outcomes
Dione’s rare combination of industry knowledge, formulation expertise and clinical grounding means you’ll be working with someone who has walked the path and knows how to guide you through it.