Senior Manager, Product Development; R&D

Position Summary

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.

Location: Dunbridge, OH

Position Summary

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…