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R&D Manager – Skincare - 405986
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Client Overview
Our client is a leading consumer products organization focused on innovation, quality, and performance-driven skincare solutions and is looking to hire an R&D Manager – Skincare for their Skincare division. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality products that meet evolving consumer needs while maintaining strong standards for formulation excellence, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$90k - $120k
Position Overview
The R&D Manager – Skincare is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative skincare formulations across treatment-focused categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in skincare formulation science, hands-on bench development experience, and leadership capabilities within a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an onsite direct-hire opportunity with standard working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities Of The R&D Manager – Skincare
Our client is a leading consumer products organization focused on innovation, quality, and performance-driven skincare solutions and is looking to hire an R&D Manager – Skincare for their Skincare division. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality products that meet evolving consumer needs while maintaining strong standards for formulation excellence, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
Salary/Hourly Rate
$90k - $120k
Position Overview
The R&D Manager – Skincare is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative skincare formulations across treatment-focused categories. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in skincare formulation science, hands-on bench development experience, and leadership capabilities within a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an onsite direct-hire opportunity with standard working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities Of The R&D Manager – Skincare
- Lead the development of innovative skincare formulations focused on ingredient performance, product efficacy, and emerging market trends.
- Conduct hands-on bench development and guide Technical teams through formulation optimization activities.
- Research and evaluate new ingredient technologies and formulation approaches.
- Support commercialization activities, including pilot batches, manufacturing transfers, and production trials.
- Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Operations, and Product Management teams.
- Ensure product stability, compatibility, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.
- Partner with Project Management teams to achieve development timelines and milestones.
- Lead, mentor, and develop formulation scientists and technical staff.
- Improve formulation and manufacturing processes to enhance scalability, efficiency, and product quality.
- Support sustainability initiatives through formulation practices and ingredient selection.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, external laboratories, and manufacturing partners.
- Stay current on skincare trends, ingredient technologies, and cosmetic regulations.
- 7 - 10 years of experience in skincare product development, formulation design, and innovation.
- Strong knowledge of skincare formulation science and ingredient technologies.
- Proven success leading product commercialization, scale-up activities, and manufacturing transfers.
- Strong understanding of stability assessments, compatibility evaluations, and efficacy/claims substantiation.
- Knowledge of cosmetic regulations, ingredient compliance requirements, and raw material governance.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing technical and cross-functional Product Development teams.
- Excellent project management, organizational, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Experience developing treatment-focused skincare solutions, including products for sensitive skin.
- Track record of improving manufacturing processes, operational performance, and production efficiency.
- Familiarity with sustainable product development principles and clean beauty formulation strategies.
- Strong ability to identify emerging consumer trends and translate market insights into innovation opportunities.
- Skilled at aligning scientific advancement and product innovation with business and commercial goals.
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
- Experience partnering closely with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations teams to successfully bring new products to market.
- Understanding of consumer testing methodologies and the incorporation of customer insights into product development strategies.
- Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.
- Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.