Research And Development Manager

Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals in Woodstock, ON, is seeking a Research and Development Manager to lead formulation development and ensure alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

You will plan research, supervise formulation trials, manage R&D projects from concept through scale-up, and collaborate with production, quality, and sales to support product launches. The role also involves mentoring the R&D team and prioritizing workloads.

Qualifications

• Strong R&D and research skills including formulation development and experimental design.
• Proven team management and leadership of a multidisciplinary R&D group.
• Solid project management skills to plan, track, and deliver multiple R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research; supervise formulation trials.
• Manage R&D projects from concept through scale-up.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and sales to support launches.
• Mentor and develop the R&D team; prioritize workloads.
• Document technical findings and ensure data integrity.
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and processes to improve product performance.

Skills

R&D & research

Team leadership

Project management

Nutraceuticals experience

Regulatory & quality

Chemistry background

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Scale-up from lab to production

GMP knowledge

Education

Chemistry/biochemistry/food science/pharma degree

Job description

Company Description

Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals is a manufacturing partner specializing in the production of capsules, tablets, and powder formulations for the health and wellness industry. The company supports a wide range of nutraceutical brands by offering end-to-end product development and manufacturing services. Team members collaborate closely with clients to bring innovative supplement products to market efficiently and safely. Working at Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, product-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality and consistency in dosage form manufacturing.

Role Description

The Research and Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Woodstock, ON. This position oversees the development of new nutraceutical formulations, optimizes existing products, and ensures that all R&D activities align with regulatory and quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and conducting research, supervising formulation trials, managing R&D projects from concept through scale-up, and collaborating with production, quality, and sales teams to support product launches. The role also involves leading and mentoring the R&D team, prioritizing workloads, documenting technical findings, and continuously evaluating new ingredients, technologies, and processes to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Research and Development (R&D) and research skills, including formulation development and experimental design.
• Candidates should possess proven team management and team leadership skills to guide and develop a multidisciplinary R&D group.
• Candidates should possess solid project management skills to plan, track, and deliver multiple R&D projects on time and within scope.
• Relevant experience in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food science, or a related field, with understanding of regulatory and quality requirements.
• Post‑secondary education in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities, with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with scale‑up from lab to production, knowledge of GMP or similar manufacturing standards, and competency with basic lab equipment and procedures.