Consumer Connection, Inc.
Senior Formulation Manager – Natural & Functional Personal Care
Location: Hybrid (Burlington, VT area)
Are you a hands-on formulation expert who thrives at the intersection of consumer insight, science, and purposeful product creation? Do you have a passion for plant-based innovation and a drive to deliver clean, effective personal care products that challenge the status quo?
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, mission-led personal care brand that’s transforming the wellness space. Rooted in purpose and guided by a commitment to holistic health, the company develops products for a traditionally underserved market—and they’re doing it with transparency, education, and uncompromising ingredient standards.
This brand is seeking a
Senior Formulation Manager
to lead the development of new formulas in the feminine care and personal care categories, including both cosmetic and OTC applications. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation from concept through lab development, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners. Reporting to the VP of R&D, this role is critical in ensuring the brand’s rapid innovation pipeline meets its high standards for efficacy, sustainability, and safety.
What You’ll Do
Own formulation development from early concept through prototype lock across key product lines (creams, wipes, surfactant systems, anhydrous formats, etc.)
Translate product vision and consumer needs into functional, manufacturable formulas rooted in green chemistry principles
Build prototypes in-house during discovery phases, working closely with leadership to rapidly iterate
Serve as the technical liaison with external contract manufacturers to ensure execution aligns with formulation and processing requirements
Manage raw material selection in alignment with regulatory, cost, and performance requirements, particularly for global markets
Partner with Quality, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure specifications are met from benchtop through scale-up and commercialization
Support claims development work, including clinical testing where needed
Coach cross-functional partners on formulation topics to foster organizational understanding of personal care development
Stay abreast of emerging raw materials, sustainability trends, and global regulatory shifts to inform product development
Who You Are
Deep understanding of formulation chemistry, especially within plant-based and clean beauty categories
Experience developing both cosmetic and OTC personal care products, ideally with a focus on holistic or wellness-driven brands
Comfortable working hands-on in a lab setting and translating consumer insights into technical solutions
Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and scale-up, including BOM/COGS development and MOQ planning
Located within driving distance of Burlington, VT, or willing to commute as needed (relocation support not available)
What You Bring
B.S. in Chemistry or related scientific field (required)
8–10+ years of experience in formulation within the beauty, wellness, or personal care industry
Familiarity with green chemistry principles and clean label ingredient vetting
Strong working knowledge of supply chain operations and formulation commercialization processes
Experience working with diverse product formats and manufacturing systems
Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Ready to join a brand that’s putting purpose into every product?
Reach out to learn more about how you can shape the future of personal care through innovation, intention, and impact.
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Location: Hybrid (Burlington, VT area)
Are you a hands-on formulation expert who thrives at the intersection of consumer insight, science, and purposeful product creation? Do you have a passion for plant-based innovation and a drive to deliver clean, effective personal care products that challenge the status quo?
We’re partnering with a fast-growing, mission-led personal care brand that’s transforming the wellness space. Rooted in purpose and guided by a commitment to holistic health, the company develops products for a traditionally underserved market—and they’re doing it with transparency, education, and uncompromising ingredient standards.
This brand is seeking a
Senior Formulation Manager
to lead the development of new formulas in the feminine care and personal care categories, including both cosmetic and OTC applications. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation from concept through lab development, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners. Reporting to the VP of R&D, this role is critical in ensuring the brand’s rapid innovation pipeline meets its high standards for efficacy, sustainability, and safety.
What You’ll Do
Own formulation development from early concept through prototype lock across key product lines (creams, wipes, surfactant systems, anhydrous formats, etc.)
Translate product vision and consumer needs into functional, manufacturable formulas rooted in green chemistry principles
Build prototypes in-house during discovery phases, working closely with leadership to rapidly iterate
Serve as the technical liaison with external contract manufacturers to ensure execution aligns with formulation and processing requirements
Manage raw material selection in alignment with regulatory, cost, and performance requirements, particularly for global markets
Partner with Quality, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure specifications are met from benchtop through scale-up and commercialization
Support claims development work, including clinical testing where needed
Coach cross-functional partners on formulation topics to foster organizational understanding of personal care development
Stay abreast of emerging raw materials, sustainability trends, and global regulatory shifts to inform product development
Who You Are
Deep understanding of formulation chemistry, especially within plant-based and clean beauty categories
Experience developing both cosmetic and OTC personal care products, ideally with a focus on holistic or wellness-driven brands
Comfortable working hands-on in a lab setting and translating consumer insights into technical solutions
Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and scale-up, including BOM/COGS development and MOQ planning
Located within driving distance of Burlington, VT, or willing to commute as needed (relocation support not available)
What You Bring
B.S. in Chemistry or related scientific field (required)
8–10+ years of experience in formulation within the beauty, wellness, or personal care industry
Familiarity with green chemistry principles and clean label ingredient vetting
Strong working knowledge of supply chain operations and formulation commercialization processes
Experience working with diverse product formats and manufacturing systems
Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Ready to join a brand that’s putting purpose into every product?
Reach out to learn more about how you can shape the future of personal care through innovation, intention, and impact.
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