Join our fast-growing beauty brand and become a fundamental member of our expanding team. We are looking for a savvy, passionate Senior Director of R&D who is excited about innovating clean skincare products! The ideal candidate has a passion for creating effective, planet-friendly products, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and shares our commitment to wellness in both our products and work-life balance. Our mission is to create effective, results-driven skincare that is safe for the planet and humankind.​

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with external laboratories to direct and troubleshoot formulation processes, ensuring alignment with our brand's standards and objectives.​
• Develop proprietary ingredients and blends to substantiate specific claims, enhancing the efficacy and appeal of our product offerings.​
• Assist the Product Development Team in conceptualizing new products and drafting detailed Product Development Requests (PDRs) from a technical standpoint.​
• Provide technical insights on ingredients and formulations to support the creation of comprehensive product information and compelling marketing narratives.​
• Compose strategic rationales for ingredient selection and technologies, which may be utilized in consumer-facing communications to explain the inclusion or exclusion of certain ingredients.​
• Oversee and manage all standard Research & Development (R&D) testing procedures and associated budgets.​
• Coordinate Over-the-Counter (OTC) testing for applicable products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.​
• Manage clinical claims testing and associated budgets to validate product efficacy claims.​
• Ensure meticulous documentation and maintenance of all product files, emphasizing the importance of thorough record-keeping in R&D.​
• Review all formulations to ensure compliance with our stringent formulating guidelines during development and upon final approval.​
• Regularly update and maintain our formulation guidelines, conducting annual reviews to ensure they reflect current standards and practices.​
• Manage reformulation projects in collaboration with contract manufacturers to improve or update existing products.​
• Examine marketing copy for potential regulatory issues before final regulatory assessments.​
• Engage with raw material suppliers to source innovative ingredient options for new product development and maintain an organized product ingredient library.​
• Conduct and lead weekly meetings with the Regulatory team to ensure ongoing compliance and address any emerging issues.​
• Assist Regulatory Consultants in achieving compliance with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and in managing international product registrations.​
• Support Regulatory Consultants with WERCS (Waste and Environmental Regulatory Compliance Systems) registration processes.​
• Attend and approve pilot runs and initial production batches of new products and reformulations, with some travel required to manufacturing sites.​
• Collaborate with the Quality Director to address and resolve any quality-related issues that arise.​
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary to streamline processes and ensure consistency.​
• Serve as the technical representative of our brand both internally and, when necessary, externally.​

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.​

• Minimum of 5 years of formulation experience in personal care products, preferably skincare formulations.​
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulation and manufacturing processes.​
• Knowledge of current beauty industry trends and customer preferences.​
• Excellent project management skills.​
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.​
• Strong problem-solving abilities.​
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.​
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.​
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, non-verbal, intuitive, psychic, et al).​
• Must be willing to fall in love with our products, meditate with our team, and have fun while we work!

Base Salary Range: $130,000-$185,000 per year (Actual compensation depends on factors like experience, skill level, and location).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Company Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources