Are you seeking the opportunity to head up RD&I within a nimble company that will allow you to pursue ideas with passion? Then we invite you to join our team as we champion Clean Hands for a Healthy World!
As a leading manufacturer of commercial skin care products, Kutol Products is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic, creative Director of Research, Development & Innovation to chart the path of Kutol’s innovation journey.
This position is responsible for setting RD&I strategy, overseeing our new product development lifecycle, and leading key technical initiatives. It demands strategic thinking to align hygiene science with business objectives, a solid background in chemistry and product development, and a passion for addressing customer challenges.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute the RD&I strategy in alignment with business goals
Create new products from concept to commercialization, including formulations, dispensers, and packaging
Ensure current product line and new products meet stakeholder and market needs, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards
Collaborate cross-departmentally to foster successful product launches
Explore and identify innovative technologies, ingredients, and trends in the industry
Ensure product excellence and compliance with regulatory, safety and processing requirements
Manage the RD&I department’s spend, policies, testing requirements and procedures
Manage research projects
Monitor and evaluate product performance and customer feedback
Requirements
Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biological Medical Science preferred
10+ years’ experience related to R&D of products for topical use on the skin such as cosmetic and OTC soaps, sanitizers, lotions, creams, etc.
5+ years in a leadership role within the consumer or industrial goods industry
B2B experience preferred, B2C is acceptable
Knowledge of functionality testing procedures and analytical data extrapolation
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