Head of Research & Development Formulation (Contract) On-Site

6-MONTH CONTRACT

Dates: October 26 2026 April 25 2027

Location: Paramus NJ 07652

Schedule: Mon Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $62.50/hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Research & Development Formulation leads BeautyLabs Research & Development function including formulation development regulatory activities laboratory operations and technical services supporting the companys formula business.

This role is a senior scientific and technical lead for the organization and is responsible for laboratory systems KPIs and cross-functional alignment with Leadership Commercial Product Execution Quality and Formula Innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead BeautyLabs R&D formulation regulatory and technical activities.
• Build and maintain workflows KPI reporting and process improvement for the R&D function.
• Oversee formula development stability compatibility scale-up and commercialization support.
• Provide scientific expertise in customer meetings innovation sessions and technical presentations.
• Support pricing discussions through technical and formulation cost assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and feasibility recommendations on customer programs.
• Manage laboratory resources suppliers contract manufacturers and technical partners.
• Support sustainability and PPWR readiness initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Formula Innovation: Leads formulation capabilities and scientific execution.
• Quality: Coordinates with quality and technical oversight functions to ensure products meet quality safety and compliance standards.
• Product Execution: Supports launch readiness commercialization and manufacturing scale-up.
• Commercial Team: Provides technical expertise pricing guidance customer support and feasibility assessments.
• Leadership Team: Provides visibility into R&D performance resources risks and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of experience in beauty cosmetics personal care or related industries.
• 5 years of experience leading an R&D formulation or laboratory team.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation product development contract manufacturing regulatory compliance and commercialization.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience building operational systems KPIs and business processes preferred.

ENGAGEMENT TERMS:

• W2 only
• No C2C or third-party agencies/suppliers
• No work authorization sponsorship now or in the future

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What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical Prescription Vision & Dental Coverage United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent coverage will be effective on the 1stof the month following 60 days of employment.