Home · Open Roles · Director, R&D — New Product Development
Confidential
Full-time
Posted July 1, 2026
The bridge between science and strategy. This leader guides the R&D team developing the next generation of product innovations and performance claims across a multi-category consumer portfolio — translating consumer insight and market opportunity into products that build brands and deliver profitable growth.
What you’ll own
Lead product development that delivers innovative new products and line extensions with clear competitive advantages, hitting cost, quality, and timing targets
Manage the upstream innovation pipeline — project list and budgets — partnering with Marketing Innovation to advance concepts through the company's Stage-Gate process
Oversee product and formulation development to meet consumer, regulatory, brand, and manufacturing requirements, including test protocols for new products, raw materials, and claims validation
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Operations so technical strategy supports brand and business objectives, including customer presentations and line reviews
Support scale-up and commercialization with Manufacturing and Quality to validate production processes that maintain product integrity
Lead, develop, and mentor the product design team — building technical excellence paired with commercial awareness
Provide technical expertise on legal and regulatory matters, including case preparation and testimony when required
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field required; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred
10+ years of progressively responsible R&D leadership, including 5+ years managing technical teams through product design, development, and commercialization
Consumer-packaged goods (CPG) product innovation experience, with a proven record of translating technical insight into commercially successful products
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams — setting direction and achieving results through others
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen who connects technical excellence to market opportunity and financial outcomes
Exceptional communication and influencing skills; able to make the complex simple and actionable across all levels
