Position Summary
The Head of Research & Development Formulation leads FusionPKG BeautyLabs Research & Development function, including formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services supporting the companys formula business.
This role is a senior scientific and technical lead for the organization and is responsible for laboratory systems, KPIs, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and Formula Innovation.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Paramus, NJ. Candidates must be able to work on-site and should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Paramus location. Remote work and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead FusionPKG BeautyLabs R&D, formulation, regulatory, and technical activities.
- Build and maintain workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvement for the R&D function.
- Oversee formula development, stability, compatibility, scale-up, and commercialization support.
- Provide scientific expertise in customer meetings, innovation sessions, and technical presentations.
- Support pricing discussions through technical and formulation cost assessments.
- Provide technical guidance and feasibility recommendations on customer programs.
- Manage laboratory resources, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and technical partners.
- Support sustainability and PPWR readiness initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Formula Innovation: Leads formulation capabilities and scientific execution.
- Quality: Coordinates with quality and technical oversight functions to ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Product Execution: Supports launch readiness, commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Commercial Team: Provides technical expertise, pricing guidance, customer support, and feasibility assessments.
- Leadership Team: Provides visibility into R&D performance, resources, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
- 5+ years of experience leading an R&D, formulation, or laboratory team.
- Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, product development, contract manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.
- Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Experience building operational systems, KPIs, and business processes preferred.