Senior Scientist

Product Development

The selected candidate will support the development of an innovative and robust product pipeline, including cosmetics, OTC drugs, medical device, supplements and disposable hygiene products, from discovery to mass production.

This role requires strong process engineering experience, with a proven ability to scale formulations from bench to commercial production by working closely with contract manufacturers and external suppliers.

• Resolve manufacturing challenges and operate within the rigor of large CPG development systems.
• Maintain good working knowledge of current global regulatory requirements (claims, actives, testing, etc.) for cosmetics, OTC drugs, medical device, supplements and disposable hygiene products.
• Define and use technical standards, SOPs, best practices, and test methods to ensure products meet quality and regulatory compliance.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Ensure cross-functional teamwork and communication with internal and external contacts to drive the progress of projects to plan.

• Partner with brand, packaging, industrial design, engineering, and the operations teams to identify challenges and offer solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and regulatory to develop and validate consumer stories.

Vendor Collaboration

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, technical experts etc.
• Support the selection of product manufacturers, including overseeing first through final article verification.
• Drive development and design of batch and continuous processes across internal and contract manufacturing plants, including equipment selection, hazard assessment, optimization, and operational management.