Research and Development Manager (Dietary Supplements) Manassas, VA

Pronto Fulfillment LLC•Manassas, VA

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Pronto Manufacturing & Fulfillment is seeking a high-caliber R&D Manager to lead the formulation and lifecycle management of its diverse product portfolio. With over 60 active SKUs spanning high-performance powders and encapsulated supplements, the R&D Manager will be the bridge between innovative "bench-top" concepts and scalable, profitable manufacturing. This role involves new formulas testing, optimizing existing formulas for cost and flowability, and ensuring 100% compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF Edition 9 standards.

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science (M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred)
3-5 years of direct R&D experience in the Dietary Supplement or Pharmaceutical industry.
At least 2 years in a leadership or project management capacity
Proven experience formulating complex powder blends and two-piece capsules
Deep understanding of excipient functionality (glidants, lubricants, fillers)
Expert knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize a catalog of 60+ SKUs
Lead the "Bench-to-Bottle" process for new powders and capsules.
Develop robust masking strategies for bitter botanicals and minerals
Oversee the transition from R&D lab batches to full-scale production (Blending & Encapsulation).
Troubleshoot floor issues such as clumping, capping, or flowability
Manage document changes and updates, such Master Manufacturing Records (MMR)
Collaborate daily with the Plant Manager on production efficiency and the Supply Chain Specialist to qualify alternative raw material vendors, as well as existing remote R&D team
Fix any product related issues on the production floor (powder density, flowability, color, blending, etc.)
Lead R&D team on site, manage all projects related to new or existing products