Research and Development Manager; Dietary Supplements

Research and Development Manager (Dietary Supplements)

(ON-SITE)

You will be responsible for new formulas testing, optimizing existing formulas for cost and flowability, and ensuring 100% compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF Edition 9 standards.

• Portfolio Mastery: Manage and optimize a catalog of 60+ SKUs.
• Formulation & Innovation: Lead the "Bench-to-Bottle" process for new powders and capsules. Develop robust masking strategies for bitter botanicals and minerals.
• Scale-Up Leadership: Oversee the transition from R&D lab batches to full-scale production (Blending & Encapsulation). Troubleshoot floor issues such as clumping, capping, or flowability.
• Technical Documentation: Manage document changes and updates, such as Master Manufacturing Records (MMR).
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate daily with the Plant Manager on production efficiency and the Supply Chain Specialist to qualify alternative raw material vendors, as well as existing remote R&D team.
• Fix any product related issues on the production floor (powder density, flowability, color, blending, etc.).
• Lead R&D team on site, manage all projects related to new or existing products.

• Education: B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science (M.S. or Ph.D. strongly preferred).
• Experience: 3-5 years of direct R&D experience in the Dietary Supplement or Pharmaceutical industry. At least 2 years in a leadership or project management capacity.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proven experience formulating complex powder blends and two-piece capsules.
  • Deep understanding of excipient functionality (glidants, lubricants, fillers).
• Regulatory Fluency: Expert knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and SQF requirements.
• Full-time, on-site role.

• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 7 annual paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance provided.
• 401(k) plan eligibility after a year of employment.

Ability to work on-site in our Northern Virginia, Manassas facility to support the production floor.

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