HumanEdge · 12 hours ago
Director of Research & Development
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expHumanEdge is seeking an experienced Director of Research & Development to lead and execute their R&D strategy within the dietary supplement space. This role is responsible for driving innovation, optimizing formulation performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
EmploymentHealth CareRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Define and execute a strategic R&D roadmap aligned with business objectives, customer needs, regulatory requirements, and market trends
Lead formulation and reformulation efforts to optimize product performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and speed to market
Serve as the internal and external technical authority on formulation science, ingredient strategy, and processing capabilities
Oversee pilot trials, scale-up, and technology transfer to manufacturing, ensuring effective execution and cost control
Lead formulation costing, bid support, and margin analysis for new and existing products
Partner with Sales and Marketing to support customer engagements, innovation discussions, and new business development
Ensure R&D activities comply with FDA cGMPs, dietary supplement regulations, and internal quality standards
Collaborate with Quality and Supply Chain on raw material qualification, specifications, substitutions, and documentation governance
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing R&D and formulation team
Provide technical leadership for production troubleshooting and continuous process improvement
Represent the company at industry trade shows and technical forums
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in dietary supplement development or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of FDA cGMPs and dietary supplement regulatory requirements
Deep technical expertise in formulation science, scale-up, and supplement manufacturing processes
Hands-on familiarity with tablet presses, capsule machines, and blending systems
Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft 365, and project management tools
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Preferred
Experience supporting customer-facing innovation initiatives
Exposure to international regulatory environments
Background in cost optimization and margin improvement initiatives
Company
HumanEdge
HumanEdge is a staffing and recruiting agency for engineering, healthcare, and the banking sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Bavaro
Chief Financial Officer
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