What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Manager (Dietary Supplements) position at PRONTO Manufacturing & Fulfillment?
We are seeking a high-caliber R&D Manager to lead the formulation and lifecycle management of our diverse product portfolio. With over 60 active SKUs spanning high-performance powders and encapsulated supplements, you will be the bridge between innovative "bench-top" concepts and scalable, profitable manufacturing.
You will be responsible for new formulas testing, optimizing existing formulas for cost and flowability, and ensuring 100% compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF Edition 9 standards.
Key Responsibilities
We are a growing dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in high-quality powder formulations. Our focus is on combining science, manufacturing excellence, and great consumer experience — including taste. As we expand, we’re looking for driven, hands-on experts who want to make a real impact and help shape the future of our product portfolio.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in building standout products in a fast-growing company. You’ll have real ownership, work on challenging formulations, and directly influence the quality and success of products in the market.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ability to work on-site in our Northern Virginia, Manassas facility to support the production floor.
You will be responsible for new formulas testing, optimizing existing formulas for cost and flowability, and ensuring 100% compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF Edition 9 standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Mastery: Manage and optimize a catalog of 60 SKUs.
- Formulation & Innovation: Lead the "Bench-to-Bottle" process for new powders and capsules. Develop robust masking strategies for bitter botanicals and minerals.
- Scale-Up Leadership: Oversee the transition from R&D lab batches to full-scale production (Blending & Encapsulation). Troubleshoot floor issues such as clumping, capping, or flowability.
- Technical Documentation: Manage document changes and updates, such Master Manufacturing Records (MMR).
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate daily with the Plant Manager on production efficiency and the Supply Chain Specialist to qualify alternative raw material vendors, as well as existing remote R&D team.
- Fix any product related issues on the production floor (powder density, flowability, color, blending, etc.)
- Lead R&D team on site, manage all projects related to new or existing products
- Education: B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science (M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred).
- Experience: 3-5 years of direct R&D experience in the Dietary Supplement or Pharmaceutical industry. At least 2 years in a leadership or project management capacity.
- Technical Expertise: * Proven experience formulating complex powder blends and two-piece capsules.
- Deep understanding of excipient functionality (glidants, lubricants, fillers).
- Regulatory Fluency: Expert knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF requirements.
- Full-time, on-site role
- 4 weeks of paid vacation per year
- 7 annual paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) plan eligibility
We are a growing dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in high-quality powder formulations. Our focus is on combining science, manufacturing excellence, and great consumer experience — including taste. As we expand, we’re looking for driven, hands-on experts who want to make a real impact and help shape the future of our product portfolio.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in building standout products in a fast-growing company. You’ll have real ownership, work on challenging formulations, and directly influence the quality and success of products in the market.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Ability to work on-site in our Northern Virginia, Manassas facility to support the production floor.