DCL Products · 3 months ago
Senior Manager of Research and Development
East Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDCL Skincare is a pioneering company in the beauty business that specializes in effective ingredients and personal care products. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Research and Development to lead the formulation process for their products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage with customers as a subject matter expert.
CosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Help lead the formulation process for personal care products, including skin and hair care, and Over-the-Counter (OTC) products, guiding them from the initial development phase through to product launch
Serve as the in-house formulation scientist and expert, providing insights and guidance on all new development projects and reformulations in the realm of topical and personal care products
Scale successful formulations and facilitate the seamless transition of new formulations to our production facility
Collaborate as an integral part of cross-functional teams, ensuring project activities are prioritized effectively to meet projected launch deadlines
Maintain close interaction with our production facility to troubleshoot and ensure the streamlined production of formulated products
Engage with customers, assuming the role of a subject matter expert in the field of formulation science, thereby enhancing customer relations
Foster close partnerships with raw material vendors, actively identifying emerging ingredient technologies and untapped areas for innovation and co-development
Develop and build a small team of bench chemists to the point where they can independently work on customer projects and understand all the customer tradeoffs and communication parameters
Manage relationships with contract research organizations, external laboratories, and partners to conduct comprehensive testing of personal care products, encompassing safety, performance, and efficacy evaluations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Cosmetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years of pertinent industry experience, involving a track record of formulating cosmetic personal care products as a formulation scientist
Proficient understanding of the prevailing and evolving U.S. cosmetic regulatory landscape
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to forge and sustain effective relationships, building a high level of trust across multiple functional areas and with external customers
Strong organizational aptitude, underpinned by meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to complete tasks punctually with a high level of precision
Demonstrated initiative and capability to contribute effectively as a valued team member, whether as part of a high-level team collaboration or while working independently
Preferred
Additional experience in formulating OTC personal care products is considered advantageous
Company
DCL Products
DCL Products, LLC is a vertically integrated beauty and personal care brand owner, incubator and manufacturer specializing in the formulation, development, and production of high-performance skincare, haircare, and suncare products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase