Senior Manager, R&D

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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We need to decide which sections actually have content. From posting: - Role Overview (could be "About the role") includes description of role. So we can have

About the role

with paragraph(s) summarizing role overview. - Areas of Responsibility includes multiple subareas: Leadership & Strategy, Product Development & Commercialization, Regulatory, Compliance & Documentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Additional Responsibilities, Other Responsibilities Including Safety. We can combine into a

Responsibilities

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  Requirements

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  Skills

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  Benefits

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  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can choose which to include based on content. We have content for Education & Qualification (master's degree, etc.) and also experience requirements (8-12+ years). That could go under Qualifications or Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could have Qualifications for education/degree/certifications, and Requirements for experience and leadership. But the posting lumps them together. Safer to have one section: Requirements (includes education, experience, leadership). Or we could have Qualifications for education and Requirements for experience. Let's see if we can split without losing info. We have: Education & Qualification: Master’s degree ... OR combination ... 8–12+ years of progressive experience ... Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or people management experience. Strong experience with tablets, capsules, powders, beadlets, and related dosage forms. Proven experience in scaling products from laboratory through commercial manufacturing. Experience working in a fast-paced contract manufacturing or CDMO environment strongly preferred. Certifications, Licenses, Credentials N/A Thus we could have Qualifications heading for education/degree/certifications, and Requirements heading for experience/leadership etc. However the instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe better to combine into one Requirements section that includes both education and experience. That would be fine. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits. We must not include Pay or Schedule. Now we need to strip boilerplate: The lines like "Job Description Date 2026 Location 1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ Title Senior Manager, R&D Department Research & Development Reports to VP, Research & Development FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt" etc. Also lines like "The duties and responsibilities described are not limited to those outlined..." etc. Also "USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also "Job Description Acknowledgement ..." etc. Also "Physical Requirements (lifting, Etc.)" and "Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, Temperature Extremes, Etc.)". Those are substantive? They describe physical requirements and work environment. Should we include them? The instruction says to include sections only when posting has real, specific content for it. Physical requirements and work environment are specific content. However we don't have a heading for Physical Requirements or Work Environment in the allowed list. We could fold them into Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "Use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It seems they expect us to use those headings only. However we could still include other headings if needed, but they said "e.g." meaning examples. But to be safe, we can incorporate physical requirements and work environment into Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not required. Since they didn't list that heading, maybe we should incorporate into Responsibilities as bullet points. Also "Other Responsibilities Including Safety" can be part of Responsibilities. Thus we will create:

  About the role

  ... role overview paragraph(s) ...

  Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the R&D function for new product development, reformulations, and line extensions.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop a team of formulation scientists, chemists, and R&D associates.
  • Establish department priorities, allocate resources, and ensure project timelines are achieved.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define product strategy, innovation pipeline, and technical direction.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product development, manufacturing processes, and departmental efficiency.
  • Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for formulation and process development activities.
  • Oversee development and commercialization of nutraceutical products including capsules, tablets (monolayer, bilayer, trilayer), beadlets, powders, stick packs, and other specialty dosage forms.
  • Develop robust formulations and scalable manufacturing processes for dietary supplements and nutraceutical products.
  • Research and evaluate new ingredients, technologies, excipients, delivery systems, and product claims.
  • Lead feasibility assessments, prototype development, and technical evaluations for new business opportunities.
  • Design and direct laboratory experiments, pilot studies, and process optimization activities.
  • Recommend alternative ingredients and/or process improvements to enhance product quality, manufacturability, cost, and efficiency.
  • Scale up pre-exhibit and exhibit batches to commercial manufacturing and lead technology transfer from R&D to Production.
  • Coordinate manufacturing start-up activities and provide floor support during scale-up and initial production runs.
  • Ensure all product development activities comply with applicable SOPs, FDA regulations, dietary supplement regulations, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
  • Create, review, and approve SOPs, technical documents, formulas, specifications, validation protocols, and product development reports.
  • Review batch records, process characterization studies, validation reports, deviations, CAPAs, and investigation reports.
  • Prepare and review technical briefs, ingredient specifications, risk assessments, and customer-facing development summaries.
  • Support internal and external audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Maintain accurate and complete project documentation in accordance with company standards.
  • Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams.
  • Present technical findings, risks, recommendations, and project status updates to cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Identify and proactively communicate development risks, technical issues, and timeline impacts.
  • Work with vendors and suppliers to identify and qualify new raw materials and technologies.
  • Support business development and customer meetings by providing technical expertise and formulation recommendations.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging ingredients, formulation technologies, and competitive products.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and department metrics.
  • Assist with annual planning, capital requests, and staffing needs for the R&D department.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
  • The employee is frequently required to sit (50%), stand, and walk (50%). Uses hands to finger, handle or feel writing tools and computer keyboard. May reach with hands and arms and infrequently may lift up to 30lbs. Use desk telephone/cell phone to talk and hear or converse with other employees.
  • Primarily located in an office environment where temperatures are controlled for heat and air conditioning. Occasionally walks through warehouse or manufacturing workplace and will be required to wear appropriate PPE for each work area including safety shoes, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, gloves, or disposable jumpsuit.

  Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required. OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above requirements.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive experience in product development, formulation, and commercialization within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or CDMO industry.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or people management experience.
  • Strong experience with tablets, capsules, powders, beadlets, and related dosage forms.
  • Proven experience in scaling products from laboratory through commercial manufacturing.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced contract manufacturing or CDMO environment strongly preferred.
  • Certifications, Licenses, Credentials: N/A

  Skills

  • Thorough understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, dietary supplement regulations, and product development processes.
  • Strong technical knowledge of formulation science, process development, scale-up, and manufacturing.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet aggressive timelines.
  • Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • High level of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/document management systems.
  • Able to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and possess a high level of ethics and integrity.

  Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance.
  • Matched 401(k) savings plan.
  • Opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc.
  • Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation in the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.
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