R&D Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Research and Development Manager (RDM) is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the research and development process for new and innovative pet supplement formulations. This includes overseeing a team of scientists and technicians, conducting research, developing new products, improving existing products, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Development : Lead the development of new pet supplement formulations, from concept to commercialization. This includes conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, formulating prototypes, and scaling up production.
• Product Development : Ability to build and / or analyze a formula’s raw material activity, ingredient interactions, dosing, shelf-life stability, and overall efficacy
• Research and Experimentation : Oversee research activities, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of new ingredients and formulations. Analyze data and draw conclusions to inform product development decisions.
• Formulation Optimization : Improve existing product formulations based on research findings, market trends, and customer feedback. Optimize formulas for palatability, stability, and efficacy.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all research and development activities comply with relevant regulations (e.g., FDA, AAFCO) for pet supplements. Prepare regulatory submissions and maintain necessary documentation.
• Team Management : Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of research scientists and technicians. Conduct performance reviews, provide training and development opportunities, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Budget Management : Develop and manage the R&D budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources. Track expenses, analyze variances, and prioritize research projects.
• Collaboration : Collaborate effectively with other departments (marketing, sales, manufacturing) to ensure product development aligns with business objectives and market needs.
• Intellectual Property : Manage intellectual property related to new formulations and technologies, including patent applications and trade secrets.
• Scientific Communication : Communicate research findings and product development progress through reports, presentations, and scientific publications.
• Market Research : Stay up-to-date on market trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies in the pet supplement industry.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS | LICENSES | TRAINING

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

COMPUTER SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.