Base salary $110,000-$130,000

Bonus eligible

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off.

Lead innovation at a well-established, privately held company where R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization happen under one roof—giving you full visibility and impact from concept to launch. This is a high-visibility leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional collaboration and is ready to drive product development across a diverse portfolio of trusted brands.

DUTIES:

• Directs the development, testing of new or improved product formulas.
• Responsible for the transition of new products from pilot scale to full up production, including the development and documentation of specifications, procedures and methodologies.
• Provides the Marketing Department and Advertising Agencies with claims support information.
• Designs clinical or claims support studies.
• Negotiates with vendors and other outside research organizations to assist R&D in the completion of projects as approved by management.
• Presents regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains timelines, resource allocations and budgets for projects assigned and keeps the Vice President, Product Development and Quality Systems informed on the status of all R&D projects.
• Provides, in conjunction with the Vice-President, Technology, primary input in the formulation of short-and long-range operating budgets and other objectives of the R&D Department; and assures adherence, when published.
• Oversee, manage, and track employee performance. Function as a strong team-builder, coach, and mentor for staff working in a very collaborative environment.
• Create, nurture and support a positive work environment that underscores the company’s core values and goals. Develop constructive solutions to employee relations issues.
• Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; make self-available to staff; provide regular performance feedback; and develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth.
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
  
  

JO: 146.25TM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum requirement of bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline; or equivalent in training and experience is required.
• High level of knowledge in the personal care and cosmetic industries and is responsible for leading the research, development and testing of new products, technologies, packaging, product improvements, factoring in technical, regulatory, competitive, cost, operational and project timing considerations.
• A comprehensive knowledge of standard principles and practices in a Research & Development environment. Manufacturing operations experience is preferred.
• Considerable interpersonal skills are required to interact with internal and external customers.
• Excellent management skills are required to successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities of this position.
• Must possess the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external customers, function as a team player, accept constructive criticism from management and comply with Company policies.
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com
  
  

JO: 146.25TM

Mid-Senior Level