R&D Skin Care Manager

Cranbury, New Jersey

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Scientific & Clinical

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: Joulé

Compensation Range: 92000.00 - 120000.00

Job ID: 351479

Date Posted: 07/22/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/TA9xlr


Job Title: R&D Skin Care Manager
Location: Cranbury, New Jersey
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $92,000 - $120,000
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 9 AM - 5 PM (some flex) M-F

Overview
A fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven beauty and skincare brand with a highly engaged consumer following. This position offers the chance to build and launch standout products in a collaborative, entrepreneurial R&D environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of innovative skin care formulations, focusing on clean ingredients, including serums, masks, treatment products, and sensitive skin products
  • Manage bench-level formulation development, mentoring scientists and technicians in new chassis formulations
  • Oversee creation of new product lines and collaborate with Product Development to translate consumer trends into innovative products
  • Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CM) for tech transfers, pilot batches, and line trials to ensure formula standards and consistency
  • Work with packaging teams to ensure compatibility and performance aligns with marketing objectives
  • Partner with QA and CM to develop standards and resolve product-related issues
  • Support NPD in adhering to project timelines and new development initiatives
  • Manage and mentor a team of formulation scientists and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation
  • Develop and refine scalable production processes to ensure product quality and efficiency
  • Establish and maintain supplier relationships, evaluating new raw materials and technologies
  • Ensure all development activities comply with FDA and other relevant regulations, and stay updated on regulatory changes affecting personal care products
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
  • 7-10 years of experience in consumer products and technology innovation, especially in skin care
  • Proven track record of scientific achievement and team leadership
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Experience managing scientist resources and cross-functional teams
  • Deep understanding of formulation in skin care, including serums, masks, and sensitive skin products
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, raw material evaluation, and process optimization
  • Ability to balance innovation with commercial viability in a competitive market
Key Skills: Skin care formulation leadership (bench-to-scale), clean ingredient strategy, chassis development (serums /masks/ treatments & sensitive-skin), emulsion / rheology/ sensorial optimization, raw material evaluation & supplier/ CMO partnership, tech transfer/ pilot batches /line trials and scale-up troubleshooting, stability & compatibility testing, claims substantiation and consumer evaluation methods, global cosmetics regulatory & compliance mindset, cross-functional collaboration (Packaging/ QA/ Supply Chain/ Marketing/ NPD), project management/ resource planning, and team mentoring/people leadership

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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