Director of Research, Development, and Formulation

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About You

The Director, R&D and Formulation will be a part of the Research & Innovation team, overseeing product formulation and technical substantiation in the interest of our consumer’s needs at Nutrafol. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the overall science & innovation, clinical affairs, regulatory, supply chain, product development and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Formulation and Technical Substantiation, either internally or with external parties (such as CMOs and CROs), in support of all ingredients and products or scientific postulates.
• Lead team to evaluate scope, cost, and risk associated with R&D programs for new products and ingredients.
• Bring thought leadership and extensive knowledge/know-how around nutritional supplement R&D to Nutrafol (all formats).
• Ensure consumer needs are translated into effective product specifications to deliver a product that meets the needs of our customers in collaboration with the Product Development, Regulatory & Marketing team.
• Drive the translation of scientific insights into relevant benefits to elevate scientific communications and present cross functionally to Product Development & Marketing, Education and Clinical Affairs.
• Work with the internal Innovation team to gain alignment and achieve project objectives.
• Partner externally with suppliers, vendors, labs, and manufacturers to support current and future project needs.
• Ensure projects are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy & procedure requirements.
• Partner with Product Development & Marketing and Supply Chain leaders to effectively prioritize, resource, and execute our innovation pipeline.
• Lead claims evolution and substantiation in support of current and novel ingredients and products briefed in through Product Development & Marketing.
• Provide constructive feedback, mentors and supports team members to assist in building skills and career development.
• Work with patent attorneys to provide scientific content in drafting new patent applications.
• Participate as a senior manager to improve the environment and product innovation process with cross functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a Sciences major
• 10+ years experience in R&D product formulation for nutritional supplements/nutraceuticals
• 5+ years experience in people management, coaching, or development
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid understanding of bringing products to life throughout the product innovation process
• Ability to collaborate within a team, and partner closely with cross-functional teams
• Possess a strong network of industry contacts for sourcing ingredients and partnering with vendors and labs 
• Adept with budget management and resource allocation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & projects, including adaptability in a quickly-changing & growing environment

Preferred:

• Publications and/or patents
• Master's in Science or PhD
• Experience in or knowledge of product formulation for topical formulations
• Knowledge of Hair Biology and/or Skin Biology

 

Nutrafol takes into consideration a wide range of factors in final compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.Salary Range:$160,000—$190,000 USD

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