R&D Product Development Executive, Medical Devices

Churchdwight; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave

401k with company match and profit‑sh​

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Pl​

Job summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Product Development to lead teams responsible for the development of regulated medical device and homeopathic products, from concept to commercialization.

The role is based in Princeton, NJ, with a hybrid schedule and in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote work options available on Mondays and Fridays. This position oversees budgeting, personnel development, and strategy for the product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of laboratory experience, or Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead group by managing workload, daily project execution, and prioritization across medical device and homeopathic product development programs.
• Supervise and mentor team members, including performance management and people development activities.
• Develop and deliver the R&D portfolio and innovation pipeline to support business growth, regulatory compliance, and global expansion.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct product development from concept through design transfer and commercialization, including pilot-scale work and manufacturing scale-up.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and quality systems (e.g., Design Controls, ISO 13485, FDA/cGMP), including proper development documentation (e.g., Design History Files, specifications, and technical reports).
• Identify and communicate technical and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies early in development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

PhD with 7+ years experience

10+ years laboratory experience

Job description

Church & Dwight is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Product Development to lead teams responsible for the development of regulated medical device and homeopathic products, from concept to commercialization.

The role is based in Princeton, NJ, with a hybrid schedule and in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote work options available on Mondays and Fridays. This position oversees budgeting, personnel development, and strategy for the product portfolio.