What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager position at Confidential?
Position Summary
The R&D Manager is responsible for leading product development, formulation, and technical innovation within the dietary supplement category. This role ensures that all products are scientifically developed, safe, compliant, and commercially viable.
The position also works closely with regulatory, quality, and operations teams to ensure compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 111), GMP standards, and retailer requirements such as CVS and other national distributors.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Product Development
- Develop and optimize dietary supplement and multivitamin formulations
- Conduct product research, ingredient evaluation, and formulation improvements
- Coordinate stability testing and ensure product safety, efficacy, and shelf-life performance
- Develop and validate Supplement Facts panels in compliance with FDA regulations
- Ensure labeling accuracy and compliance from early product development stages
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Ensure products comply with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 111) and GMP requirements
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
- Maintain documentation required for product compliance and technical files
- Ensure alignment with retailer compliance programs (e.g., CVS requirements, TTBT programs)
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product launches
- Support production scale-up from R&D to manufacturing
- Work with procurement to evaluate raw material specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Assist in troubleshooting formulation or production issues
Labeling & Product Documentation
- Oversee development and updates of product labels (Supplement Facts and related panels)
- Ensure compliance with FDA labeling regulations and retailer requirements
- Maintain technical product documentation and formulation records
Laboratory & Testing Coordination
- Coordinate stability, microbiological, and quality testing with internal or external laboratories
- Ensure proper documentation and interpretation of test results
- Support implementation of laboratory protocols and quality standards
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Biochemistry, or related field
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in dietary supplement R&D or formulation
- Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Experience working with GMP systems required
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000