Ortho Molecular Products · 1 day ago
Director of Research and Development
Barrington, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expOrtho Molecular Products is a company focused on transforming healthcare through science-based nutritional therapies. They are seeking a hands-on R&D leader to innovate product development and manage clinical research programs to enhance physician-directed clinical nutrition.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own discovery → feasibility → formulation → scale-up → lifecycle under cGMP
Plan and run pilot/feasibility work, CRO-supported studies, case series, and real-world clinical research programs that inform claims and GTM
Vet novel ingredients, build advantaged supplier and academic/clinic partnerships, and secure opportunities that strengthen our portfolio
Grow high-performing Science, Clinical Research, and Product Development teams with clear objectives, stage-gates, dashboards, and accountability
Shorten cycle times, tighten documentation, and improve yield, COGS, and right-first-time through DOE, validation, and disciplined tech transfer
Align with Quality/Reg, Marketing, Clinical Education/Content/Intelligence, and Sales so evidence, claims, and launch plans stay in lockstep to drive new product impact
Qualification
Required
10+ years in supplements/nutraceuticals or adjacent life sciences; 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams
Personal passion for clinical nutrition - You actively engage with nutrition and thoughtfully use dietary supplements yourself, stay current on the science, and bring an evidence-first mindset to separate signal from noise
Track record taking products from concept to commercial manufacture under cGMP
Experience overseeing pilots/CRO partnerships, registries/RWE, and translating findings into compliant claims and GTM strategy
Systems thinker with stage-gate discipline; fluent in DOE, validation, and documentation
High-EQ collaborator who debates ideas, develops people, and builds trust across functions
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, and 401(k) with Employer Match
Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity.
Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Job Specific Training & Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness & Employee Assistance Program, Gym Reimbursements, and Healthy, On-site Company Paid Meals.
Free Monthly Products, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Incentives.
Company
Ortho Molecular Products
Ortho Molecular Products is an ortho molecular products in Woodstock.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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