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Overview
A well-established personal care company is seeking an experienced
R&D Manager
to lead formulation and product development efforts across skincare, OTC, and cosmetic product lines. This is a leadership role focused on technical oversight, team management, and cross-functional collaboration from concept through commercialization. With R&D, manufacturing, and all major departments located onsite, this role offers seamless access to scale-up and production teamsminimizing delays and maximizing innovation. Responsibilities
Lead and oversee formulation of new personal care and OTC products Guide and mentor a team of chemists and scientists (5 direct reports) Collaborate with cross-functional partners in regulatory, QA, packaging, and marketing Ensure product development aligns with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (FDA, OTC, cGMP) Support claims development, documentation, and process transfer to manufacturing Qualifications
MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field (BS considered with strong experience) 10+ years in personal care product formulation 2+ years of management experience, including team oversight and performance management Hands-on experience with emulsions, creams, suspensions, or topicals Familiarity with FDA regulations, OTC monographs, and product scale-up Strong technical communication and cross-functional leadership skills Experience in a formulation lab within a brand manufacturer or contract manufacturer (supplier-only experience not considered) Salary & Benefits
Base salary $110,000-$130,000 Bonus eligible Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off. Contact
tmack@cps4jobs.com For more information about this opportunity and others, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A well-established personal care company is seeking an experienced
R&D Manager
to lead formulation and product development efforts across skincare, OTC, and cosmetic product lines. This is a leadership role focused on technical oversight, team management, and cross-functional collaboration from concept through commercialization. With R&D, manufacturing, and all major departments located onsite, this role offers seamless access to scale-up and production teamsminimizing delays and maximizing innovation. Responsibilities
Lead and oversee formulation of new personal care and OTC products Guide and mentor a team of chemists and scientists (5 direct reports) Collaborate with cross-functional partners in regulatory, QA, packaging, and marketing Ensure product development aligns with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (FDA, OTC, cGMP) Support claims development, documentation, and process transfer to manufacturing Qualifications
MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field (BS considered with strong experience) 10+ years in personal care product formulation 2+ years of management experience, including team oversight and performance management Hands-on experience with emulsions, creams, suspensions, or topicals Familiarity with FDA regulations, OTC monographs, and product scale-up Strong technical communication and cross-functional leadership skills Experience in a formulation lab within a brand manufacturer or contract manufacturer (supplier-only experience not considered) Salary & Benefits
Base salary $110,000-$130,000 Bonus eligible Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off. Contact
tmack@cps4jobs.com For more information about this opportunity and others, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr