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R&D Skin Care Manager

System One • Cranbury, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: R&D Skin Care Manager

Location: Cranbury, New Jersey

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $92,000 - $120,000

Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 9 AM - 5 PM (some flex) M-F

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven beauty and skincare brand with a highly engaged consumer following. This position offers the chance to build and launch standout products in a collaborative, entrepreneurial R&D environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of innovative skin care formulations, focusing on clean ingredients, including serums, masks, treatment products, and sensitive skin products

Manage bench-level formulation development, mentoring scientists and technicians in new chassis formulations

Oversee creation of new product lines and collaborate with Product Development to translate consumer trends into innovative products

Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CM) for tech transfers, pilot batches, and line trials to ensure formula standards and consistency

Work with packaging teams to ensure compatibility and performance aligns with marketing objectives

Partner with QA and CM to develop standards and resolve product-related issues

Support NPD in adhering to project timelines and new development initiatives

Manage and mentor a team of formulation scientists and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation

Develop and refine scalable production processes to ensure product quality and efficiency

Establish and maintain supplier relationships, evaluating new raw materials and technologies

Ensure all development activities comply with FDA and other relevant regulations, and stay updated on regulatory changes affecting personal care products

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline

7-10 years of experience in consumer products and technology innovation, especially in skin care

Proven track record of scientific achievement and team leadership

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Experience managing scientist resources and cross-functional teams

Deep understanding of formulation in skin care, including serums, masks, and sensitive skin products

Knowledge of regulatory compliance, raw material evaluation, and process optimization

Ability to balance innovation with commercial viability in a competitive market

Key Skills: Skin care formulation leadership (bench-to-scale), clean ingredient strategy, chassis development (serums /masks/ treatments & sensitive-skin), emulsion / rheology/ sensorial optimization, raw material evaluation & supplier/ CMO partnership, tech transfer/ pilot batches /line trials and scale-up troubleshooting, stability & compatibility testing, claims substantiation and consumer evaluation methods, global cosmetics regulatory & compliance mindset, cross-functional collaboration (Packaging/ QA/ Supply Chain/ Marketing/ NPD), project management/ resource planning, and team mentoring/people leadership

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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