Senior Manager, Product Development; R&D

Position: Senior Manager, New Product Development (R&D)

Location: Dunbridge, OH

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Senior Manager, New Product Development (R&D)

Location: Dunbridge, OH

At Principle Business Enterprises (PBE), we believe that breakthrough products come from teams who ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and build with intention. We are seeking a Senior Manager, New Product Development (R&D) who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and commercial execution — a builder who can take a product from insight to shelf while bringing R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations along for the ride.

This role owns the end-to-end new product development pipeline, from consumer-driven research and technical claims development through launch. You will expand PBE’s portfolio, create differentiated product experiences, and develop the repeatable capabilities that allow R&D to move beyond maintenance work and into sustained growth delivery.

• Lead development and launch of strategically positioned new products that expand and enhance PBE’s portfolio
• Identify opportunities for product enhancement through claims development, demos, and consumer-relevant performance improvements
• Ensure products are designed for scalability, manufacturability, and margin optimization

• Partner with Marketing to integrate consumer insights into product design and value propositions
• Translate consumer needs, competitive dynamics, and market trends into actionable product requirements
• Support development of differentiated technical and marketing claims that drive purchase intent

• Own and execute the New Product Development roadmap, aligned with corporate growth objectives
• Oversee NPD projects through stage-gate or equivalent development processes
• Lead development of new test methods, demos, and validation tools to support claims and product differentiation
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth commercialization

• Serve as a core R&D partner to Marketing, Sales, and Operations for new product initiatives
• Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-relevant terms
• Influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and strong execution credibility
• Contribute to talent development and capability building within R&D
• Support budget planning and resource allocation for NPD initiatives

• Must be open to working in-person at our Dunbridge, Ohio location
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Development, Materials Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in R&D, product development, or innovation
• Demonstrated success launching new products from concept through commercialization
• Strong consumer and market orientation with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments
• Builder mindset with comfort creating new capabilities from scratch
• Strong execution discipline paired with strategic thinking and high learning agility
• Clear communication and stakeholder influence skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) is a family-run, value-driven organization with a deep commitment to improving lives. With over 60 years of service to the healthcare field and more than 30 years as a pioneer in incontinence and moisture management solutions, we’re proud of the impact our products and people make every day.

We offer excellent health benefits including free access to onsite and local health clinics, paid personal and vacation time, an annual profit-sharing bonus, a 401k plan with company match, company-paid…