Principal Scientist

As the Principal Scientist for Skin, Sun & Lip Care, you will serve as the internal subject‑matter expert responsible for driving technical execution, advancing new technologies, and elevating product performance. You'll own formulations from concept through commercialization and play a key role in shaping the innovation pipeline.

You’ll collaborate closely with R&D leadership, product development, regulatory, operations, and marketing teams to deliver high‑performing products that meet consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and business objectives.

• Lead innovation by identifying new technologies, ingredients, and formulation opportunities across Skin, Sun, and Lip Care categories
• Develop and optimize formulations from concept through launch, ensuring efficacy, safety, stability, and sensory performance
• Design and oversee testing programs, including stability, performance, safety, and clinical evaluation to support claims
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and technology assessments to inform category strategy and innovation pipelines
• Partner with Regulatory, Legal, Quality, and Marketing to ensure claims substantiation and global compliance
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to ensure seamless project execution
• Contribute to intellectual property strategy by supporting patent development and driving scientific excellence
• Stay up to date on scientific literature, raw material innovations, regulatory changes, and market trends

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Chemistry or related scientific field
• 5+ years of experience in personal care, skincare, sun care, beauty, bath & body, OTC, or similar FMCG categories
• Strong formulation chemistry expertise with experience in in vitro/in vivo/clinical testing
• Understanding of global cosmetic regulations, labeling compliance, and GMP/GLP practices
• Proven ability to develop new formulations, evaluate emerging technologies, and improve existing products
• Strong analytical skills, including experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing technical reports and supporting IP activities
• Demonstrated collaboration and leadership capabilities, including mentoring or guiding scientific staff
• Ability to relocate to the Idaho region and work onsite five days per week