Rodan + Fields · 5 months ago
Director of Research & Development
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expRodan + Fields Beauty, LLC is a leading-edge skincare and haircare company dedicated to providing high-quality beauty care solutions. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Research & Development to lead technology innovation, advanced product formulations, and pre-clinical efficacy modeling, ensuring the development of innovative skincare products that meet high standards of efficacy, safety, and quality.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Provide and support strategic scientific research to prospect, research and propose new technologies and ingredients to expand and enhance the portfolio, collaborating closely with various cross functional teams. Focused development of specific proprietary technology platforms each year
With oversight from Chief Innovation Officer, directing formulation and pre-clinical efficacy and safety modeling of new technology candidates as well as new and reformulated products, ensuring they meet the high Rodan + Fields safety and efficacy standards as well as cost of goods requirements and operational feasibility
Collaborate with legal and other team members to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards and guidelines governing formula development and shelf-life/expiry dating activities
Provide support as needed to marketing/product development teams to obtain approval on new and improved products from the company executive team members
Provide on-site management oversight of the Research & Development team and lab facility capabilities
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and biotechnology companies to access novel technologies, insights, and collaborative opportunities
In conjunction with legal and other team members, expand the company’s intellectual property estate including exclusive technology access and patent filings in partnership with marketing and legal teams
Lead the design, sourcing, execution and data analysis of the company’s pre-clinical study programs, in collaboration with external CROs as needed
Contribute to technology, product and/or clinical study manuscripts for either publication, podium presentation or public dissemination, in partnership with relevant consulting physicians as required
Assist with training and education with any members of the company’s internal stakeholders, Dermatology Advisory Board or other key physician partners
Provide Global Brand Ambassadorship as needed through speaking engagements and scientific educational forums to drive scientific credibility, competitive recognition and promotion of Rodan + Fields product science and technological innovations
Support internal stakeholders as needed in providing responses to scientific inquiries from internal staff and/or affiliate partners with regard to ingredients, technologies, claims, clinical profiles, mechanisms of action and similar scientific requests
Develop, propose and manage departmental budgeting in conjunction with the Chief Innovation Officer in a fiscally responsible manner
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific rigor within the Research & Development Team and throughout the organization
Qualification
Required
Ideal candidates should possess a Masters of PhD in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline. Bachelor's degree candidates will also be considered
The lead candidate must have a proven ability to innovate and manage multiple, complex R&D processes. Proven success developing multiple technology platforms, including licensing external technologies
A minimum of 10 years of related hands-on formulation experience with Cosmetic and OTC class skincare and haircare products with a proven track record of success in commercializing said products preferably within both mass-market and prestige market segments
Well versed in claim substantiation as well as clinical and pre-clinical testing models and methods
A leader in training, mentoring and developing scientific staff to levels of elevated performance
Highly effective organizational planning skills and project management of multiple projects/products is required
Team oriented with a record of successful cross-functional team and leadership contributions. Excellent, hands-on leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to inspire and influence your direct and cross-functional teams
Experienced brand ambassador with highly effective public communications and presentation skills
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills across the areas of complex technology and formulation development
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements governing cosmetic and OTC class products including FDA regulations, EU directives, and global cosmetic safety standards
Proven acumen utilizing standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Hard-working, with natural curiosity to innovate and improve
Preferred
Experience in managing intellectual property and driving innovation through IP strategies is desirable
Company
Rodan + Fields
We are Rodan + Fields, founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists with a mission to revolutionize skincare for women everywhere.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adrienne Evatt
Franchise Owner & CEO
Allison Aldridge BS, CRDH
Virtual CEO + Skincare Specialist
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