Lead Personal Care Formulation Applications Manager

Wellington Executive Search

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible
401K with match
Health insurance

Job summary

Wellington Executive Search seeks a hands-on leader to head the Application Function, developing customer-ready formulations, prototypes, and technical packages that demonstrate value of our ingredients across personal care applications. You will translate customer needs into sound formulations, prototypes, and claims-supporting materials.

The role requires mentoring a team of scientists, partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations, and delivering responsive technical service that drives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline required; MS or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience with a B.S.; 6+ years with an M.S.; or 4+ years with a Ph.D.
  • Experience in personal care, cosmetics, specialty ingredients, specialty chemicals, biotechnology, or related application-focused industries preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of customer-ready prototype formulations.
  • Provide application support translating ingredient concepts into prototypes and data.
  • Lead laboratory-based formulation work and customer demonstrations.
  • Serve as primary technical resource for customers through development, evaluation, and commercialization.

Skills

Formulation science
Application development
Customer-facing comms
Project management
Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry
MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Wellington Executive Search seeks a hands-on leader to head the Application Function, developing customer-ready formulations, prototypes, and technical packages that demonstrate value of our ingredients across personal care applications. You will translate customer needs into sound formulations, prototypes, and claims-supporting materials.

The role requires mentoring a team of scientists, partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations, and delivering responsive technical service that drives

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