Senior Director, Cosmetic R&D & Formulation

Aptar; Paramus (NJ); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aptar's FusionPKG BeautyLab in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Head of Research & Development Formulation to lead formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services for our formula business. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role requiring proximity to Paramus.

The role acts as a senior scientific and technical lead, ensuring laboratory systems, KPI reporting, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
• 5+ years leading an R&D, formulation, or laboratory team.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, product development, regulatory compliance, and commercialization.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building operational systems, KPIs, and business processes preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

R&D leadership

Formulation

Regulatory

Laboratory operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

Aptar's FusionPKG BeautyLab in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Head of Research & Development Formulation to lead formulation development, regulatory activities, laboratory operations, and technical services for our formula business. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role requiring proximity to Paramus.

The role acts as a senior scientific and technical lead, ensuring laboratory systems, KPI reporting, and cross-functional alignment with Leadership, Commercial, Product Execution, Quality, and