Senior Manager, R&D Product Development

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 149,700 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401k retirement plan with company match

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Product Development to provide technical leadership in the development of regulated medical devices and homeopathic products. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team in the creation and commercialization of innovative products.

Positioned in Princeton, NJ, the role supports a hybrid work model with in-person attendance required for part of the week. Competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group by managing workload and prioritizing projects.
• Supervise and mentor team members in development activities.
• Develop the R&D portfolio to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Represent R&D leadership in internal and external forums.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in regulated medical devices

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

10+ years of laboratory experience or Ph.D. with 7+ years

Job description

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.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• US base salary range: $149,700 - $213,200; position also eligible for a bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time; paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation days starting in first year of employment.
• 401k retirement plan with company match and profit‑sharing.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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/.