Director of Research, Development, and Formulation

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