Director, R&D - Layton, UT
8 hours ago
Job description
Position Description: Somafina Director of R&D
Reports to: Senior Director of Business Development
Why Somafina?
Somafina is an industry leader in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in R&D drives our aggressive growth strategy. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to manage unique and complex formulations while collaborating with dedicated experts who share a passion for quality and advancement. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest quality standards while fostering a collaborative and supportive company culture.
Senior Manager R&D
Overview: The Senior Manager R&D leads a team of formulators and product development scientists, consisting of 9 total members (7 direct reports across two functional groups), and is responsible for driving the team's growth and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Management:
- Oversee a team of formulators and scientists, focusing on performance management, goal-setting, and regular follow-ups to enhance productivity.
- Reorganize both functional groups into a unified team, facilitating cross-training and motivating members through the transition.
- Technical Improvement:
- Enhance technical outcomes by reducing operational and quality issues in delivered formulas.
- Engage with operations to implement formulation changes that optimize production outcomes.
- Hands-On Leadership:
- Maintain a working manager role, taking on hands-on responsibilities as needed.
- Change Management:
- Identify and drive necessary changes to support team and company growth, collaborating with executives and managers across departments.
Experience and Requirements:
- Industry Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years in the dietary supplements industry, specifically in formulating, quoting, and product development roles.
- Experience with tablets, capsules, and powders, including:
- Consulting with operations to enhance production via formulation adjustments.
- Writing and/or approving deviations to accommodate formulation changes.
- Note: Gummies experience is a plus but not essential.
- Documentation and Design:
- Proficient in writing documented procedures and conducting organoleptic product design and screening.
- Experience in quoting and cost development for formulas and finished products.
- Customer Interaction:
- Regular interaction with customers to support the sales team, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance customer projects and reinforce Somafina's reputation as industry experts.
- Team Development:
- Manage and train the team to improve quality and efficiency in benchtop work and quoting processes.
- Maintain updated project information in CRM systems, ensuring awareness of project status, risks, and needs.
Additional Attributes:
- Ownership Mentality:
- Exhibit strong sense of ownership for all responsibilities, proactively assuming accountability for necessary changes and actions, even beyond job description.
- Best Practices Advocacy:
- Champion industry best practices, including cGMP compliance for the team.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
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