Director of PD - Skincare & Topical
On-siteCentral City, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead product development strategy and execution for skincare and topical products from concept through commercialization. Direct and prioritize the product development pipeline, overseeing formulation strategy focused on performance, stability, and cost optimization. Drive bench development, pilot trials, scale-up activities, and validation efforts while serving as the primary technical lead and customer-facing resource. Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure successful project execution and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges. Maintain formulas, specifications, and technical documentation in compliance with FDA requirements and cGMP standards. Direct supervision of the Product Development team is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Material Science, or related scientific discipline
- Minimum ten (10) years progressive product development experience supporting skincare and topical products
- Prior leadership experience
- Contract manufacturing/CMO/CDMO experience
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Direct supervision of Product Development team
- Must comply with all safety, FDA, and cGMP requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
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