**Job Title: R&D Supervisor/Manager** **What We’re Looking For:** We seek an ambitious leader to guide our R&D team in developing and executing innovative product strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of exceeding goals and driving growth, with strong expertise in personal care and OTC product development. **How You’ll Fit In:** In this leadership role, you will oversee a dynamic team of chemists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will enhance existing products and create new formulations based on market trends and consumer needs, using your technical knowledge to drive impactful solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead and mentor the R&D team, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration. + Research, formulate, and refine personal care product formulas for branded clients. + Innovate new products by analyzing market and ingredient trends. + Manage lab operations, ensuring timely project delivery and adherence to quality standards. + Oversee documentation, including lab books, specifications, and certificates of analysis. + Conduct project updates and maintain an organized lab schedule. + Interface with customers, presenting R&D initiatives and updates. + Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and robust quality control. + Drive continuous process improvements and evaluate resources to meet business goals. + Establish KPIs and performance metrics for the R&D team, conducting annual reviews and goal-setting. **Requirements:** + 10+ years in personal care and OTC formula development, with 8+ years in product innovation. + Experience managing R&D teams in a medium to large contract manufacturing setting. + Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering innovative solutions. + Excellent communication and team-building abilities. + Background in organic and physical chemistry; preferred: Master’s degree in chemistry or related field. **What We Offer:** + Competitive compensation package + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits + 401K program + A dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and impact in a $250B industry As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.