Vice President of R&D Formulation
About the Company
Popular provider of hair growth supplements and related products
Industry
Consumer Goods
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2014
Employees
201-500
Funding
$26-$50 million
Categories
- Beauty
- Biotechnology
- Consumer Goods
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Nutraceutical
Specialties
- health
- wellness
- natural
- science
- and hair
Business Classifications
- B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of R&D Formulation to lead and scale the formulation efforts across its product portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulation development and strategy, managing a team of experts, and ensuring the design and optimization of formulations meet the company's high standards. This role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field, with at least 15 years of experience in R&D leadership within a CPG, dietary supplements, or health-focused cosmetics brand, particularly in the hair category. The VP will also be tasked with team leadership, commercial and technical oversight, and providing strategic input as a thought leader in the business. Applicants for the VP of R&D Formulation position at the company should have a proven track record in developing and launching consumer products at scale, a deep understanding of ingredient science, and experience in partnering with external stakeholders. The role demands a leader with a strong commercial intuition, a consumer-focused mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a high-growth, agile environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cGMP, FDA regulations, DSHEA, and cosmetic regulatory standards, and be adept at managing R&D budgets, resource allocation, and external partnerships. The company values individuals who are passionate about wellness and innovation, and who can contribute to its mission of helping people grow into the best version of themselves.
Hiring Manager Title
Chief R&D Officer
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- General Management
- Operations
- Strategy