CareerPlan

Research & Development Manager

Santa MonicaFull-time$135k–$160k2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead product development for new initiatives and portfolio maintenance in women's health, wellness, and functional foods/supplements.

Role type

Senior R&D Manager (Product Development)

Builds

New product offerings and reformulated existing products for health and wellness markets

Domain

Functional foods, dietary supplements, skincare, women's health

Required skills

Ingredient research, clinical research substantiation, project management, vendor relationship management, regulatory compliance, formulation development, market trend analysis

Preferred skills

Leadership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, adaptability to new technologies

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Conduct ingredient research and literature reviews to identify novel formats; substantiate product claims with clinical research summaries; manage product development from concept to launch; support reformulation of existing products; provide scientific support for marketing materials; ensure formulations meet specifications and budget requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities