Technical Director

The Technical Director is responsible for leading all scientific technical and innovation functions foranextgenerationcontractormanufacturerspecializingincleanhigh-performancepersonal care beauty and wellness products. This role will direct formulation strategy manage new product development and guide the translation of innovation into scalable commercially successful products that

reflect leadership and sustainable science-driven solutions.

PrincipalResponsibilities

LeadProductInnovation

• Directallphasesofresearchformulationandproductdevelopmentfornewandexistingpersonal care products from ideation and prototyping to validation scale-up and product launch.
• Defineandownthelong-terminnovationroadmapandtechnicalstrategyacrossallproduct categories.
• Championcompanyleadershipincleanformulationsustainabilityandfunctionalperformance.

DriveStrategicExecution

• Overseetheinnovationprocessfromconceptthroughregulatoryapprovalpilotproductionand commercialization.
• Partnerwithexecutiveleadershiptoaligninnovationprioritieswithcorporateobjectivesfinancial targets and customer needs.
• Leadtechnicalduediligenceandfeasibilityassessmentsfornewtechnologiesingredientplatforms and customer needs.

BuildInspire&LeadTeams

• ManageandmentoramultidisciplinaryR&Dorganizationofscientistschemistsandtechnicalsupport staff.
• Fosteracultureofcollaborationcuriosityandscientificexcellencewhereinnovationand accountability thrive.
• Developorganizationalcapabilitythroughtalentdevelopmentresourceplanningandtechnology investments.

Cross-FunctionalCollaboration

• PartnercloselywithBusinessDevelopmentAccountManagementOperationsSupplyChainQuality and Regulatory teams to ensure on-time on-budget product launches.
• Leadthetechnicalinterfacewithcustomerscommunicatingformulationrationaletestingoutcomes and regulatory positioning with clarity and credibility.
• Coordinatethestagegateprocessensuringcross-functionalawarenessandalignmentforeach development milestone.

Technical&CommercialExcellence

• Translateconsumerinsightsintomeaningfulformulationstrategiesandnewtechnologiesthat differentiate company and its customers.
• Identifyevaluateandintegratenewrawmaterialsactivesandprocessingtechnologiesthat differentiate company and its customers.
• Establishandmaintainrigoroustechnicalstandardsfordocumentationclaimssubstantiationand regulatory compliance.
• Leadscale-upactivitiesbydefiningkeyprocessparametersensuringsuccessfulpilot-to-commercial transfer.

Leadership&Communication

• ServeastheseniortechnicalvoicewithintheorganizationrepresentingR&Dinexecutivemeetings customer engagements and strategic partnerships.
• Maintainproactivecommunicationwithseniormanagementonprojectstatusrisksand opportunities.

Nurture a culture of customer obsession entrepreneurism and innovation

Qualifications

Education

scientificdiscipline.

Experience

• 10yearsofprogressiveR&DandproductdevelopmentleadershipinPersonalCareBeautyorOTC categories.
• Provenrecordofdevelopingandcommercializingbreakthroughproductswithmeasurablebusiness impact.
• Experienceleadingteamsandprojectsinafast-pacedcustomer-centricmanufacturingenvironment.

Technical&LeadershipCompetencies

• Deepexpertiseinformulationscienceingredientfunctionalityclaimsvalidationand stability/compatibility testing.
• Stronggraspofglobalregulatoryframeworks(FDAEUISOetc.)sustainabilityprinciplesandIP strategy.
• Demonstratedsuccessinscalinglabformulationstocommercialproduction.
• Strategicthinkerwhocanconnectscientificdiscoverytomarket-driveninnovation.
• Excellentcommunicatorcapableiftranslatingtechnicalconceptsintocompellingbusinessnarratives.
• Inspirationalleaderwithatrackrecordofdevelopinghigh-performingtechnicalteams.

1. SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES

   • Thisrolewillsuperviseallchemistsscientiststechniciansandengineersrelatedtothedepartment.

1. WORKENVIRONMENT

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

1. PHYSICALDEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. POSITIONTYPE/EXPECTEDHOURSOFWORK

   • MondayFriday8amto5pm

1. TRAVEL

   • Travelasrequired(estimated15%)toperformduties.
   • Provenrecordofdevelopingandcommercializingbreakthroughproductswithmeasurablebusiness impact.
   • Experienceleadingteamsandprojectsinaface-pacedcustomer-centricmanufacturingenvironment.

1. WORKAUTHORIZATION

   • -conditionofemployment.

Required Experience:

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