Senior Manager, R&D Product Development

Church & Dwight Co.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co. is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Product Development to lead teams in developing regulated medical device and homeopathic products.

The role emphasizes design, formulation, verification/validation, and commercialization within a hybrid Princeton, NJ setting. You will guide the R&D portfolio, ensure regulatory compliance across Design Controls and ISO 13485, and collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, and Manufacturing to deliver robust product

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead group by managing workload, daily project execution, and prioritization across medical device and homeopathic product development programs.
• Develop and deliver the R&D portfolio and innovation pipeline to support business growth and regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, and Manufacturing.
• Conduct product development from concept through design transfer and commercialization, including pilot-scale work.
• Ensure compliance with Design Controls, ISO 13485, FDA/cGMP and proper development documentation.
• Identify and communicate technical and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Design Controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

PhD in related field (optional with 7+ years)

Job description

## Senior Manager, R&D Product DevelopmentApply: USA, Princeton, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: R2026-15961A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.# **Job Summary** Church & Dwight is seeking aSenior Manager, R&D Product Developmentto join our team. This role provides leadership and technical expertise in the development of regulated medical device and homeopathic products, including design, formulation, verification/validation, and commercialization. # **About the Role** The Senior Manager, R&D Product Development will lead teams to deliver a robust product pipeline that meets consumer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives while ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance. # **Work Environment** Hybrid: The role will be based in Princeton, NJ and requires in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.# # **Role Accountabilities and 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.* Represent R&D leadership in internal and external forums, including interactions with regulatory bodies, suppliers, and professional organizations as needed.* Support budgeting, resource planning, and technical strategy development for the product categories. # **Education and Experience** **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline required. * 10+ years of laboratory experience, or Ph.D. with 7+ years of experience. **Preferred Qualifications:*** 5+ years of supervisory/management experience. # **Compensation and Benefits** The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,200 - $185,400. This position is also eligible for a bonus. As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #LI-HybridChurch & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.