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R&D Manager (Chemist)

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Position

R&D Manager

About Our Client

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Job Summary

The R&D Manager will lead end-to-end formulation and product development for new launches, ensuring high-quality, safe, and innovative products aligned with market trends and regulatory standards. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams?including Quality, Production, Compliance, and Marketing. The ideal candidate will be a bilingual (Korean/English) professional with significant experience in formulation, regulatory documentation, and scale-up support for manufacturing.

Job Description

• 1. New Product Development & Formulation
• - Lead concept-to-launch formulation projects, overseeing ingredient selection, prototype creation, and stability/compatibility testing.
• - Conduct raw material evaluations; secure and analyze technical documentation such as INCI lists, COA, MSDS, and allergen statements.
• - Source and assess new ingredients, share material trends, and benchmark competing products.
• - Provide samples for internal evaluation and incorporate sensory feedback into formula optimization.
• - Participate in product concept discussions and planning meetings with Marketing and Product teams.
• 2. Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance Collaboration
• - Prepare technical documentation required for FDA submissions and global certifications.
• - Ensure all formulations and procedures adhere to domestic and international regulations.
• - Establish standard testing methods and define quality specifications for new products.
• - Conduct safety assessments for raw materials and finished goods in collaboration with QA and Compliance.
• - Maintain thorough documentation, batch records, and development history in alignment with GMP and SOP requirements.
• 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration with Production
• - Evaluate scale-up feasibility of formulations for pilot and mass production.
• - Support pilot batch executions, manufacturing trials, and troubleshooting during production runs.
• - Assist in optimizing and standardizing processing conditions to ensure product consistency.
• - Verify compatibility between formulations, equipment, and packaging materials.
• - Conduct technical reviews for new equipment introduction and collaborate on production logs and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
• 8?10 years of experience in R&D formulation, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, or related consumer goods industries.
• - Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept to commercialization.
• - Strong understanding of raw materials, stability testing, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, global cosmetic regulations).
• - Experience supporting scale-up, pilot batches, and manufacturing process optimization.
• - Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• - Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience collaborating with QA, Production, Compliance, and Marketing.
• - Bilingual fluency in Korean and English required.
• - High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and ability to interpret technical documentation.
• - Familiarity with documentation management, SOP development, and regulatory submissions.

What's On Offer

• - Salary DOE
• - Health insurance, PTO, 401k 5% matching, Bonus

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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