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This role is located in the Chicago suburbs, is on-site only (no remote or hybrid options), and the company can provide relocation assistance for qualified candidates.Base salary $110,000-$130,000Bonus eligibleBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off.A well-established personal care company is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead formulation and product development efforts across skincare, OTC, and cosmetic product lines. This is a leadership role focused on technical oversight, team management, and cross-functional collaboration from concept through commercialization.With R&D, manufacturing, and all major departments located onsite, this role offers seamless access to scale-up and production teams—minimizing delays and maximizing innovation.Key Responsibilities:Lead and oversee formulation of new personal care and OTC productsGuide and mentor a team of chemists and scientists (5 direct reports)Collaborate with cross-functional partners in regulatory, QA, packaging, and marketingEnsure product development aligns with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (FDA, OTC, cGMP)Support claims development, documentation, and process transfer to manufacturingRequirements:MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field (BS considered with strong experience)10+ years in personal care product formulation2+ years of management experience, including team oversight and performance managementHands-on experience with emulsions, creams, suspensions, or topicalsFamiliarity with FDA regulations, OTC monographs, and product scale-upStrong technical communication and cross-functional leadership skillsExperience in a formulation lab within a brand manufacturer or contract manufacturer (supplier-only experience not considered)Great opportunity for a technically strong formulation leader to manage product development within a collaborative, innovation-focused R&D environment.**If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at ...@cps4jobs.comJO: 146.25TM#LI-TM1