What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of R&D & Formulation position at Capsum Inc?
Position Summary
The Director of R&D & Formulation provides scientific leadership for all formulation activities within the Austin Innovation Center. This individual oversees laboratory operations, manages technical staff, establishes innovation strategy, and ensures successful commercialization of new products.
The Director partners closely with Manufacturing, Commercial, Regulatory, and Executive Leadership to drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead all formulation activities
- Manage laboratory operations
- Supervise Senior and Junior Chemists
- Establish formulation best practices
- Review technical project progress
- Support strategic customer relationships
- Drive innovation initiatives
- Develop department KPIs
- Oversee laboratory budgets
- Ensure successful technology transfer
- Collaborate with manufacturing on commercialization
- Foster continuous learning and scientific excellence
- Recruit and develop technical talent
- Support intellectual property development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science
- 10 years cosmetic formulation experience
- 5 years leadership experience
- US citizens only
- Proven success leading technical teams
- Strong client management skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Deep understanding of formulation science and commercialization