Head of Research And Development

6-MONTH CONTRACT: October 26, 2026 – April 25, 2027 | Location: Paramus, NJ 07652

About the role

The Head of Research & Development Formulation leads BeautyLab’s Research & Development function, including formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services supporting the company’s formula business. This role is a senior scientific and technical lead for the organization and is responsible for laboratory systems, KPIs, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality and Formula Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead BeautyLab’s R&D, formulation, regulatory, and technical activities.
• Build and maintain workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvement for the R&D function.
• Oversee formula development, stability, compatibility, scale-up, and commercialization support.
• Provide scientific expertise in customer meetings, innovation sessions, and technical presentations.
• Support pricing discussions through technical and formulation cost assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and feasibility recommendations on customer programs.
• Manage laboratory resources, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and technical partners.
• Support sustainability and PPWR readiness initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Formula Innovation: Leads formulation capabilities and scientific execution.
• Quality: Coordinates with quality and technical oversight functions to ensure products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Product Execution: Supports launch readiness, commercialization, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Commercial Team: Provides technical expertise, pricing guidance, customer support, and feasibility assessments.
• Leadership Team: Provides visibility into R&D performance, resources, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading an R&D, formulation, or laboratory team.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, product development, contract manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building operational systems, KPIs, and business processes preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program*

Eligibility: full‑time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis; coverage effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.

Schedule

Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay

$62.50/hour