Manager of R&d (Tijuana)

Position Summary

The Manager of R&D; will report directly to the VP of General R&D; and Innovation. This person will be responsible for the development of new products and the continuous improvement of current and previously developed products. The Manager of R&D; will also be responsible for formulating corresponding production processes including, but not limited to, compounding, emulsion, filling, etc. This position will also interact with production to include hands‑on involvement in pilot batches, scale‑up production batches, and test fills. The Manager of R&D; will be assigned direct reports and will be expected to provide direction, guidance, challenge, and inspiration to help develop their skills.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Development of new and previously developed Coordinates laboratory work efforts and effectively delegates assignments to chemists
• Responsible for formulating corresponding production processes
• Responsible for solving problems arising during the actual production processes
• Improve the department’s documentation and processes
• Ensure appropriate, accurate, and thorough cross‑department communication
• Coordinates laboratory work efforts and effectively delegates assignments to chemists
• Provides appropriate training, direction, and guidance for chemists, technicians, and interns while challenging and inspiring them to develop their skills and encouraging self‑development
• Anticipates issues and develops solutions while encouraging process improvement and inspiring formula innovation
• Plans, implements, and monitors goals of the laboratory personnel
• Develops new formulas for color cosmetics and skin care being responsible for the product conception through final shipping, including formula development, stability, package compatibility, and pilot batches
• Assures adherence to GMPs and FDA requirements
• Partner with marketing managers to discuss new product developments to effectively find solutions to meet marketing product requirements
• Works with manufacturing to transfer new or modified formulas from laboratory to production including writing manufacturing procedures and setting specifications
• Supervises all necessary stability and compatibility tests on all new formulas
• Works with the Quality group to maintain and improve overall product quality
• Create ingredient lists according to FDA and INCI guidelines
• Review formulas and raw materials for compliance with International Guidelines
• Responsible for remaining current with new ingredients and technologies and recommend new materials and techniques to upper management as appropriate
• The responsibilities mentioned may vary and be increased based on the instructions of the Company’s directors according to the Company’s needs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other scientific discipline is required
• 10+ years’ experience in cosmetics development and team management
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in color cosmetics formulation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must speak business‑level Spanish fluently, English & Spanish fluency preferred
• Familiarity with cosmetics‑related laws and regulations, industry norms, and quality standards
• Product development experience of independent research and development with proven successful launches
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents
• Must have excellent leadership, innovation, and be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have knowledge of SOP, GMP, and FDA regulations

Working Conditions

Good working conditions, with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Salary

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full‑time employees.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities based on an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.