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The Head of Research & Development Formulation leads FusionPKG BeautyLab's Research & Development function, including formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services supporting the company's formula business.
This role is a senior scientific and technical lead for the organization and is responsible for laboratory systems, KPIs, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and Formula Innovation.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Paramus, NJ. Candidates must be able to work on-site and should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Paramus location. Remote work and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead FusionPKG BeautyLab's R&D, formulation, regulatory, and technical activities.
Build and maintain workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvement for the R&D function.
Oversee formula development, stability, compatibility, scale-up, and commercialization support.
Provide scientific expertise in customer meetings, innovation sessions, and technical presentations.
Support pricing discussions through technical and formulation cost assessments.
Provide technical guidance and feasibility recommendations on customer programs.
Manage laboratory resources, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and technical partners.
Support sustainability and PPWR readiness initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Formula Innovation: Leads formulation capabilities and scientific execution.
Quality: Coordinates with quality and technical oversight functions to ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Product Execution: Supports launch readiness, commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up.
Commercial Team: Provides technical expertise, pricing guidance, customer support, and feasibility assessments.
Leadership Team: Provides visibility into R&D performance, resources, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
5+ years of experience leading an R&D, formulation, or laboratory team.
Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, product development, contract manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
Experience building operational systems, KPIs, and business processes preferred.
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Worksite address
paramus, NJ, 07653, US
Who can apply
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