Elida Beauty · 2 days ago
R&D Consultant, Formulation Process & Claims
Hackensack, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expElida Beauty is a Global Personal Care Business focused on nurturing iconic beauty brands. The Formulation, Process and Claims Consultant will ensure flawless execution of new product innovations and technical transfers, requiring expertise in formulations and strong business acumen.
BeautyBrand MarketingPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Partner with Marketing and Packaging on developing new product innovations for 2026+ and work with external suppliers on the briefing and prototyping stages of the project
Develop and execute the end-to-end product development operations via external suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high quality, reproducibility, and reliability for all categories withing the portfolio (i.e. lotions, creams, body washes, etc.)
Identify data gaps and actions in existing product portfolio
Ensure robust documentation of product formulation, process, and corresponding claims data
Collaborate with Procurement in establishing raw material supplier strategic partnerships across different categories (i.e. critical raw materials, fragrances, etc.) to co-develop/tap into innovation based on supplier’s expertise
Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Quality in supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective packaging materials and services
Partner with procurement to secure project cost targets with raw material suppliers and external manufacturers
Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing and filling processes for liquid and cream products in partnership with external suppliers
Support the transfer of production to new external manufacturers
Troubleshoot issues in production and scale-up processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and cost savings
Track performance of manufacturing sites to anticipate and prevent non-conformances
Maintain partnerships with external sites in collaboration with Quality & Regulatory teams
Draft and execute peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of experience with BS or equivalent, 3-5 years with MS, preferably in consumer goods, cosmetics, or related field
Strong understanding of formulation technology and chemical science for liquids and creams
Knowledge of GxPs and FDA compliance requirements
Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
Ability to partner effectively across diverse business partners and customers
Entrepreneurial mindset; hands-on and collaborative approach
Critical thinking and comprehensive business acumen
Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 30%
Preferred
Experience with consumer products such as skin care, cleansers and sun care
Experience in formulation, product, and process development under Cosmetic or Drug regulatory classifications
Knowledge of process design options for liquids (batch, semi-continuous, continuous)
Process development and scale-up experience
Experience working with external manufacturing and technical project management
Experience generating, reviewing and organizing claims data in partnership with CROs
Hands-on experience with R&D formula and specification management systems
Experience managing large data sets including structured and unstructured data
Company
Elida Beauty
Elida Beauty gives brands a makeover personal care and has successfully refreshed brands leading to consumer interest and market growth.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Chris Schell
DC Operations & Logistics Manager
Misti Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer, North America
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