The Technical Director is responsible for leading all scientific technical and innovation functions foranextgenerationcontractormanufacturerspecializingincleanhigh-performancepersonal care beauty and wellness products. This role will direct formulation strategy manage new product development and guide the translation of innovation into scalable commercially successful products that
reflect leadership and sustainable science-driven solutions.
PrincipalResponsibilities
LeadProductInnovation
- Directallphasesofresearchformulationandproductdevelopmentfornewandexistingpersonal care products from ideation and prototyping to validation scale-up and product launch.
- Defineandownthelong-terminnovationroadmapandtechnicalstrategyacrossallproduct categories.
- Championcompanyleadershipincleanformulationsustainabilityandfunctionalperformance.
DriveStrategicExecution
Overseetheinnovationprocessfromconceptthroughregulatoryapprovalpilotproductionand commercialization.Partnerwithexecutiveleadershiptoaligninnovationprioritieswithcorporateobjectivesfinancial targets and customer needs.Leadtechnicalduediligenceandfeasibilityassessmentsfornewtechnologiesingredientplatforms and customer needs.BuildInspire&LeadTeams
ManageandmentoramultidisciplinaryR&Dorganizationofscientistschemistsandtechnicalsupport staff.Fosteracultureofcollaborationcuriosityandscientificexcellencewhereinnovationand accountability thrive.Developorganizationalcapabilitythroughtalentdevelopmentresourceplanningandtechnology investments.Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
PartnercloselywithBusinessDevelopmentAccountManagementOperationsSupplyChainQuality and Regulatory teams to ensure on-time on-budget product launches.Leadthetechnicalinterfacewithcustomerscommunicatingformulationrationaletestingoutcomes and regulatory positioning with clarity and credibility.Coordinatethestagegateprocessensuringcross-functionalawarenessandalignmentforeach development milestone.Technical&CommercialExcellence
Translateconsumerinsightsintomeaningfulformulationstrategiesandnewtechnologiesthat differentiate company and its customers.Identifyevaluateandintegratenewrawmaterialsactivesandprocessingtechnologiesthat differentiate company and its customers.Establishandmaintainrigoroustechnicalstandardsfordocumentationclaimssubstantiationand regulatory compliance.Leadscale-upactivitiesbydefiningkeyprocessparametersensuringsuccessfulpilot-to-commercial transfer.Leadership&Communication
ServeastheseniortechnicalvoicewithintheorganizationrepresentingR&Dinexecutivemeetings customer engagements and strategic partnerships.Maintainproactivecommunicationwithseniormanagementonprojectstatusrisksand opportunities.Nurture a culture of customer obsession entrepreneurism and innovation
Qualifications
Education
scientificdiscipline.
Experience
10yearsofprogressiveR&DandproductdevelopmentleadershipinPersonalCareBeautyorOTC categories.Provenrecordofdevelopingandcommercializingbreakthroughproductswithmeasurablebusiness impact.Experienceleadingteamsandprojectsinafast-pacedcustomer-centricmanufacturingenvironment.Technical&LeadershipCompetencies
Deepexpertiseinformulationscienceingredientfunctionalityclaimsvalidationand stability / compatibility testing.Stronggraspofglobalregulatoryframeworks(FDAEUISOetc.)sustainabilityprinciplesandIP strategy.Demonstratedsuccessinscalinglabformulationstocommercialproduction.Strategicthinkerwhocanconnectscientificdiscoverytomarket-driveninnovation.Excellentcommunicatorcapableiftranslatingtechnicalconceptsintocompellingbusinessnarratives.Inspirationalleaderwithatrackrecordofdevelopinghigh-performingtechnicalteams.SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES
Thisrolewillsuperviseallchemistsscientiststechniciansandengineersrelatedtothedepartment.
WORKENVIRONMENT
Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
PHYSICALDEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITIONTYPE / EXPECTEDHOURSOFWORK
MondayFriday8amto5pm
TRAVEL
Travelasrequired(estimated15%)toperformduties.
Provenrecordofdevelopingandcommercializingbreakthroughproductswithmeasurablebusiness impact.Experienceleadingteamsandprojectsinaface-pacedcustomer-centricmanufacturingenvironment.WORKAUTHORIZATION
conditionofemployment.Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1