R&D Director

RéVive Skincare; Jersey City (NJ); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RéVive Skincare seeks an experienced R&D Director to establish and lead its first US-based R&D Center in New Jersey. You will drive breakthrough skincare development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and global consumer insights to advance RéVive’s innovation pipeline.

Lead end-to-end product development for premium skincare, collaborate with international teams, and build a high-impact R&D organization in the New York/New Jersey area.

Formación

• Master's degree or higher in chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of product development experience within cosmetics.
• Proven expertise in premium/luxury anti-aging skincare.

Responsabilidades

• Build & Lead US R&D Center (0-1): Establish and manage the US R&D Center from inception, overseeing end-to-end development of cosmetic products.
• Consumer-Driven Innovation: Translate consumer insights into actionable R&D strategies for category understanding and trend anticipation.
• Technology Scouting & Application: Identify and integrate new technologies, ingredients, and methods into skincare development; collaborate with global R&D teams.
• Global Collaboration: Coordinate with international R&D centers, co-lead global projects, optimize resources, and boost innovation output.

Conocimientos

Global Mindset

Strategic Vision

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Collaboration

Location relocation

Educación

Master's degree or higher in chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering, or related field

8+ years of product development experience within cosmetics

Premium/luxury anti-aging skincare expertise

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced R&D Director to establish and lead our first US-based R&D Center in New Jersey. This role will drive the creation and enhancement of breakthrough cosmetic products, integrating cutting-edge technologies and global consumer insights to advance RéVive’s innovation pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build & Lead US R&D Center (0-1): Establish and manage the US R&D Center from inception. Spearhead end-to-end development of innovative cosmetic products, refine R&D processes, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Includes market data analysis, project design, and execution.
• Consumer-Driven Innovation: Translate consumer insights into actionable R&D strategies to deepen category understanding, anticipate market trends, and refine product concepts/formulations.
• Technology Scouting & Application: Proactively identify and integrate novel technologies, ingredients, and methodologies into skincare development. Collaborate with global R&D teams on cross-regional innovation projects to drive technology transfer and deployment.
• Global Collaboration: Foster seamless communication and knowledge-sharing with international R&D centers. Co-lead global projects, optimize resource utilization, and elevate collective R&D efficiency and innovation output.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of product development experience within the cosmetics industry.
• Proven expertise in premium/luxury anti-aging skincare (mandatory).

Skills & Attributes:

• Global Mindset: Ability to operate effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Strategic Vision: Deep understanding of global skincare trends, technologies, and competitive landscape.
• Leadership: Experience building/scaling R&D teams and infrastructure.
• Technical Excellence: Strong formulation expertise and scientific acumen.
• Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional and global teamwork.
• Location: Must be based in/relocate to the New York/New Jersey area.