At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative product development and drive sustainability in home and personal care sectors.
- Company: Top-tier manufacturer focused on eco-friendly initiatives and dynamic growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and impactful work in a fast-growing company.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and accessibility for all candidates.
- Why this job: Shape the future of eco-conscious products and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in formulation with a degree in Chemistry or related field.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 130000 $ per year.
Are you an innovative leader in chemical formulation looking to drive product strategy for a top-tier manufacturer? We are seeking an experienced Director, R&D and Technical Services to lead product development, innovation, and technical solutions across the home care and personal care sectors. Reporting directly to the VP of New Business Development & Supply Chain, you will spearhead high-quality, cost-effective formulation development while advancing sustainability goals and supporting core manufacturing operations.
Advantages:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation package ($120,000 – $130,000 based on experience).
- Growth Opportunities: Key leadership position within a dynamic, fast-growing company.
- Impactful Work: Drive eco-friendly initiatives and direct sustainability strategy in household and personal care manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, and advance technical and laboratory projects from concept through commercialization.
- Formulate and reverse-engineer high-performance liquid products across Home Care, Personal Care, and Industrial & Institutional (I&I) cleaning categories.
- Identify and execute cost-saving formulation re-designs to support client margins without sacrificing quality.
- Collaborate closely with production, quality assurance, and business development teams to ensure successful scale-up and client delivery.
- Create and deliver technical presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Monitor trade literature and raw material developments to establish market strategies and technology pipelines.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to maintain rigorous quality and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience: 5 to 8+ years of hands‑on formulation and technical experience within the Home Care, Personal Care, or I&I cleaning markets.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of surfactants, liquid blending, performance testing, and analytical methodologies; strong background in statistical experimental design (DOE) is preferred.
- R&D Leadership: Proven track record of reverse engineering, cost-reduction formulating, and managing laboratory projects end-to-end.
- Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience providing technical guidance directly to clients and suppliers.
If you are a scientific leader ready to shape the future of eco-conscious product development, we want to hear from you!
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