VP, R&D Formulation

• Manage a team of formulators, scientists, and technical experts and oversee product formulation, prototyping, sensory testing, stability studies and scale-up trials.
• Design formulations, including solid and liquid dosage forms, troubleshoot formulation-related issues and optimize formulations based on results.
• Help define and execute the R&D strategy aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Effectively partner with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, Clinical and Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Quality Affairs, and Supply Chain departments.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and quality requirements.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Formulation team.
• Foster a collaborative, fast-moving, and accountable culture.
• Ensure product feasibility, stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive partnerships with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to deliver high-quality formulations.
• Establish KPI’s for formulation timelines, technical deliverables and product performance metrics.
• Manage R&D budgets, resource allocation, and external partnerships.
• Serve as a thought leader within the business for new formats, categories, and technologies.
• Present to Executive and Board-level stakeholders.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in R&D leadership in a CPG or dietary supplements company, or health-focused cosmetics brand; hair category experience is required.
• Proven leadership in developing and launching consumer products at scale.
• Deep understanding of ingredient science, formulation and scale-up processes, with the ability to identify vendors/collaborators/opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Experience in partnering with external partners, co-manufacturers and raw material suppliers.
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, DSHEA, and cosmetic regulatory standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a high growth, agile environment.
• Strong commercial intuition and consumer focused mindset.

Pay range: $230K - $250K

• Fully remote work experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program
• 401K with employer match
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Flexible PTO
• Two company-wide wellness breaks every day
• Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly internet stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Annual learning & development stipend
• Wellness Program, including virtual Wellness Sessions & No-Meeting Wednesdays
• Free meditation app membership (Headspace)
• Free Nutrafol subscription
• Pet insurance and benefit programs