Director, Research & Development (R&D)
About the role
Director, Research & Development (R&D) located in Columbus, Indiana. Direct hire, onsite position working 40 hours per week. System One is partnering with an innovative manufacturing organization to hire an experienced Director of Research & Development (R&D) to lead product development initiatives, provide technical leadership, and support the continued growth of the Research & Development function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chemist who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing new products, mentoring others, and bringing ideas from concept to commercialization.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development and formulation projects from concept through implementation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of R&D professionals
- Design experiments, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations
- Develop and improve formulations, products, and manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot technical and formulation challenges
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams
- Prioritize projects and resources to support business objectives
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and customers
- Ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Product development and/or formulation experience
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical, OTC, personal care, or similar)
- Working knowledge of quality and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Voluntary plans
- 401(k) plan participation
Schedule
40 hours per week (onsite)