Senior Manager, R&D Product Development

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

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

You will oversee design, formulation, verification/validation, and commercialization, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role is hybrid, based in Princeton, NJ with in-person attendance on Tue/Wed/Thu and remote options on Mon/Fri.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

PhD with 7+ years experience

Job description

A 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 a Senior Manager, R&D Product Development to 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 $149,700 - $213,200. 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.

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/