NA Brand R&D Lead - Topical Pain Innovator

Opella Healthcare Group; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a NA Brand R&D Lead - Topical Pain to drive the end-to-end R&D strategy and deliver consumer-focused innovations across North America.

You will mentor talent, build partnerships, and coordinate with Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, and Sales to ensure on-time launches and sustainable initiatives. The role blends science, strategy and leadership to strengthen the brand's competitive position and shape the future of self-care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of R&D leadership experience in consumer health/OTC brands.
• Experience translating consumer insights into brand strategies.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R&D strategy, pipeline and execution for North America Topical Pain brands.
• Drive new formulations, product claims, clinical studies, packaging and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Medical and Brand Leadership to deliver on time launches.
• Develop patent strategies and leverage external partnerships to strengthen the portfolio.

Job description

Opella is seeking a NA Brand R&D Lead - Topical Pain to drive the end-to-end R&D strategy and deliver consumer-focused innovations across North America.

You will mentor talent, build partnerships, and coordinate with Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, and Sales to ensure on-time launches and sustainable initiatives. The role blends science, strategy and leadership to strengthen the brand's competitive position and shape the future of self-care.