Manager of R&D

Position Summary

The Manager of R&D will report directly to the VP of Global R&D and Innovation. This person will be responsible for the development of new products and the continuous improvement of current and previously developed products. The Manager of R&D will also be responsible for formulating corresponding production processes including, but not limited to, compounding, emulsion, filling, etc. This position will also interact with production to include hands-on involvement in pilot batches, scale-up production batches, and test fills. The Manager of R&D will be assigned direct reports and will be expected to provide direction, guidance, challenge, and inspiration to help develop their skills.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Development of new and previously developed Coordinates laboratory work efforts and effectively delegates assignments to chemists
• Responsible for formulating corresponding production processes
• Responsible for solving problems arising during the actual production processes
• Improve the department’s documentation and processes
• Ensure appropriate, accurate, and thorough cross-department communication
• Coordinates laboratory work efforts and effectively delegates assignments to chemists
• Provides appropriate training, direction, and guidance for chemists, technicians, and interns while challenging and inspiring them to develop their skills and encouraging self-development
• Anticipates issues and develops solutions while encouraging process improvement and inspiring formula innovation
• Plans, implements, and monitors goals of the laboratory personnel
• Develops new formulas for color cosmetics and skin care being responsible for the product conception through final shipping, including formula development, stability, package compatibility, and pilot batches
• Assures adherence to GMPs and FDA requirements
• Partner with marketing managers to discuss new product developments to effectively find solutions to meet marketing product requirements
• Works with manufacturing to transfer new or modified formulas from laboratory to production including writing manufacturing procedures and setting specifications
• Supervises all necessary stability and compatibility tests on all new formulas
• Works with the Quality group to maintain and improve overall product quality
• Create ingredient lists according to FDA and INCI guidelines
• Review formulas and raw materials for compliance with International Guidelines
• Responsible for remaining current with new ingredients and technologies and recommend new materials and techniques to upper management as appropriate
• The responsibilities mentioned may vary and be increased based on the instructions of the Company’s directors according to the Company’s needs.

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