Director, Research & Development (R&D)
Columbus, Indiana
Experience: 0
Category: Scientific & Clinical
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: Joulé
Job ID: 380371
Date Posted: 09/17/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/IoULJl
Job Title: Director, Research & Development (R&D)
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: N/A
Overview
System One is partnering with an innovative manufacturing organization to hire an experienced Director of Research & Development (R&D) to lead product development initiatives, provide technical leadership, and support the continued growth of the Research & Development function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on chemist who enjoys solving technical challenges, developing new products, mentoring others, and bringing ideas from concept to commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Lead product development and formulation projects from concept through implementation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of R&D professionals
- Design experiments, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations
- Develop and improve formulations, products, and manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot technical and formulation challenges
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams
- Prioritize projects and resources to support business objectives
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and customers
- Ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Lead product development and formulation projects from concept through implementation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of R&D professionals
- Design experiments, analyze results, and provide technical recommendations
- Develop and improve formulations, products, and manufacturing processes
- Troubleshoot technical and formulation challenges
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams
- Prioritize projects and resources to support business objectives
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and customers
- Ensure compliance with laboratory, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Product development and/or formulation experience
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical, OTC, personal care, or similar)
- Working knowledge of quality and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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