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 for the R&D Manager - Skincare role 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 on-site 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.

Required Experience/Skills for the R&D Manager - Skincare:

• 7 - 10 years of experience in skincare or consumer product innovation and formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of skincare formulation science and ingredient technologies.
• Experience with product commercialization, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer processes.
• Understanding of formulation stability, compatibility testing, and claims support.
• Knowledge of cosmetic regulatory requirements and raw material compliance standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing Technical teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the R&D Manager - Skincare:

• Experience working with treatment-oriented skincare categories and sensitive skin products.
• Experience with process optimization and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and clean formulation practices.
• Strong trend analysis and market awareness skills.
• Proven ability to balance technical innovation with commercial objectives.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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Position ID: 398539