R&D PDM Associate

Reckitt•Salt Lake City, UT

9d•$79,000 - $119,000

About The Position

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals – all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare, and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality. The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams, and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation. About the role: The R&D Associate leads Product Development & Maintenance (PDM) initiatives within the VMS (Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements) category. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, owning formulation and reformulation activities while driving cross-functional execution. The Associate operates as a technical project lead, managing multiple stakeholders, leading technical discussions, and ensuring delivery of projects across timelines, cost, and quality. This role requires strong communication, autonomy, and the ability to navigate both technical and business environments effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
3–5 years of R&D experience (CPG, pharma, or related industries)
Experience progressing products from concept through commercialization strongly preferred
Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to product development or reformulation projects
Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
Ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion
Experience in pharma, VMS, or CPG environments preferred
Comfortable balancing technical depth with stakeholder-facing responsibilities
Experience with technical documentation and reporting
Comfortable operating across lab, technical, and business environments

Nice To Haves

The skills for success: R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Collaborator, Ability to challenge the status quo, Propose improvement, Accountability, Adaptability.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product development and maintenance projects.
Own formulation and reformulation activities, including feasibility and validation.
Ensure all required development activities are completed, including formulation work, analytical testing, stability studies, and industrial trials.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Quality, Supply, Procurement) to achieve project milestones.
Lead technical meetings, present project updates, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Troubleshoot technical challenges and drive resolution through collaboration with internal and external partners.
Adapt to changing priorities and evolving business needs within a dynamic R&D environment.

Benefits

Parental benefits
Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
Life insurance for all employees globally
Range of other benefits in line with the local market
Global share plans offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
Short-term incentives for eligible roles to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
Paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays
401(k) plan
16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent
Adoption and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts