FusionPKG Senior Manager of R&D Formulation
About The Position
The Senior Manager of Research & Development Formulation leads FusionPKG BeautyLab’s R&D function, including formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services supporting the company’s formula business. The role serves as a senior scientific and technical lead, 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, New Jersey. The successful candidate must work on-site and reside within a reasonable commuting distance. Remote work and relocation assistance are not available.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
- At least 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.
- Ability to work on-site in Paramus, New Jersey, and reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building operational systems, KPIs, and business processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead FusionPKG BeautyLab’s R&D, formulation, regulatory, and technical activities.
- Build and maintain workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvements 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.
- Lead formulation capabilities and scientific execution in collaboration with Formula Innovation.
- Coordinate with Quality and technical oversight functions to help ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Support launch readiness, commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up with Product Execution.
- Provide the Commercial Team with technical expertise, pricing guidance, customer support, and feasibility assessments.
- Provide the Leadership Team with visibility into R&D performance, resources, risks, and opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
