VP, R&D Formulation

Summary

Join Nutrafol as the Vice President of R&D Formulation to lead and scale formulation efforts across the supplement and cosmetic product portfolio. This key executive leadership role reports directly to the Chief R&D Officer. You will manage a team of formulators, scientists, and technical experts, overseeing product formulation, prototyping, and scale-up trials. Responsibilities include designing formulations, troubleshooting issues, optimizing formulations, and defining and executing the R&D strategy. Collaboration with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, Product Development, and other departments is crucial. You will ensure compliance with FDA regulations and build a high-performing formulation team. The role also involves commercial and technical oversight, managing budgets, and serving as a thought leader for new formats and technologies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in R&D leadership in a CPG or dietary supplements company, or health-focused cosmetics brand; hair category experience is required
• Proven leadership in developing and launching consumer products at scale
• Deep understanding of ingredient science, formulation and scale-up processes, with the ability to identify vendors/collaborators/opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Experience in partnering with external partners, co-manufacturers and raw material suppliers
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, DSHEA, and cosmetic regulatory standards
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a high growth, agile environment
• Strong commercial intuition and consumer focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of formulators, scientists and technical experts and oversee product formulation, prototyping, sensory testing, stability studies and scale-up trials
• Design formulations, including solid and liquid dosage forms, troubleshoot formulation-related issues and optimize formulations based on results
• Help define and execute the R&D strategy aligned with business objectives and customer needs
• Effectively partner with cross-functional leaders in Marketing, Product Development,, Innovation, Clinical and Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Quality Affairs, and Supply Chain departments
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and quality requirements
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Formulation team
• Foster a collaborative, fast-moving, and accountable culture
• Ensure product feasibility, stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Drive partnerships with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to deliver high-quality formulations
• Establish KPI’s for formulation timelines, technical deliverables and product performance metrics
• Manage R&D budgets, resource allocation, and external partnerships
• Serve as a thought leader within the business for new formats, categories, and technologies
• Present to Executive and Board-level stakeholders

Benefits

• Fully remote work experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program
• 401K with employer match
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Flexible PTO
• Two company-wide wellness breaks every day
• Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Monthly internet stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Annual learning & development stipend
• Wellness Program, including virtual Wellness Sessions & No-Meeting Wednesdays
• Free meditation app membership (Headspace)
• Free Nutrafol subscription
• Pet insurance and benefit programs