Head of Beauty R&D Formulation & Innovation

AptarGroup, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Head of Research & Development Formulation to lead FusionPKG BeautyLab's R&D, formulation, regulatory activities, and technical services supporting the company's formula business.

This senior role oversees laboratory systems, KPIs, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and Formula Innovation. On-site in Paramus with relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading an R&D, formulation, or laboratory team.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, product development, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead FusionPKG BeautyLab's R&D, formulation, regulatory, and technical activities.
• Build and maintain workflows, KPI reporting, and process improvement for the R&D function.
• Oversee formula development, stability, compatibility, scale-up, and commercialization support.
• Provide scientific expertise in customer meetings, innovation sessions, and technical presentations.
• Support pricing discussions through technical and formulation cost assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and feasibility recommendations on customer programs.
• Manage laboratory resources, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and technical partners.
• Support sustainability and PPWR readiness initiatives.

Skills

R&D leadership

Cosmetic formulation

Regulatory compliance

Customer communication

KPIs & workflows

Laboratory management

Job description

AptarGroup, Inc. in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Head of Research & Development Formulation to lead FusionPKG BeautyLab's R&D, formulation, regulatory activities, and technical services supporting the company's formula business.

This senior role oversees laboratory systems, KPIs, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and Formula Innovation. On-site in Paramus with relocation not offered.