Director of R&D
Date Posted
2/13/24
Location
Spring Hill, TN
Position Id
2244
Degree Required
Job Type
FullTimeRegular
Job Description
Main Duties & Responsibilities• Lead Product Formulation and Technical Substantiation, either internally or with external parties (such as CMOs and CROs), in support of all ingredients and products or scientific postulates
• Lead team to evaluate scope, cost, and risk associated with R&D programs for new products and ingredients
• Provide leadership and extensive knowledge/know-how around nutritional supplement R&D
• Ensure consumer needs are translated into effective product specifications to deliver a product that meets the needs of our customers in collaboration with the Product Development, Regulatory & Marketing team
• Drive the translation of scientific insights into relevant benefits to elevate scientific communications and present cross functionally to Product Development & Marketing
• Work with the internal Innovation team to gain alignment and achieve project objectives
• Partner externally with suppliers, vendors, labs, and manufacturers to support current and future project needs
• Ensure projects are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy & procedure requirements
• Partner with Product Development & Marketing and Supply Chain leaders to effectively prioritize, resource, and execute our innovation pipeline
• Lead claims evolution and substantiation in support of current and novel ingredients and products briefed in through Product Development & Marketing
• Provide constructive feedback, mentors and supports team members to assist in building skills and career development
• Participate as a senior manager to improve the environment and product innovation process with cross functional teams
• Follow cGMP guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs
• Meet goals and objectives as outlined by the Executive Management team
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements and Skills
• Bachelor of Science in related discipline required
• 10+ years experience in R&D product formulation for nutritional supplements/nutraceuticals
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Experience in motivating teams and team building
• Willing to work closely with a team and develop processes and team members
• Knowledge of label compliance requirements
• Experience working at a cGMP facility, experience working with NSF preferable
• Experience working with outside regulatory agencies
• Writing and/or technical writing skills, experience writing SOPs
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems, LIMS, Microsoft office and general computer concepts