R&D PDM Associate

About the role

The R&D Associate leads Product Development & Maintenance (PDM) initiatives within the VMS (Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements) category. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, owning formulation and reformulation activities while driving cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development and maintenance projects.
• Own formulation and reformulation activities, including feasibility and validation.
• Ensure all required development activities are completed, including formulation work, analytical testing, stability studies, and industrial trials.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, Quality, Supply, Procurement) to achieve project milestones.
• Lead technical meetings, present project updates, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and drive resolution through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Adapt to changing priorities and evolving business needs within a dynamic R&D environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
• 3–5 years of R&D experience (CPG, pharma, or related industries)
• Experience progressing products from concept through commercialization strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to product development or reformulation projects
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion
• Experience in pharma, VMS, or CPG environments preferred
• Comfortable balancing technical depth with stakeholder-facing responsibilities
• Experience with technical documentation and reporting
• Comfortable operating across lab, technical, and business environments

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
• 5+ years of R&D experience (CPG, pharma, or related industries)
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to product development or reformulation projects
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Strong ability to independently drive projects from concept to completion
• Experience in pharma, VMS, or CPG environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with technical documentation and reporting
• Ability to operate effectively across lab, technical, and business environments