$$: Plus KPI bonus payment and relocation assistance POSITION TITLE: R&D Manager DEPARTMENT: R&D REPORTS TO: VP of R&D POSITION OBJECTIVE: To manage the operations of research and development (R&D) in a pharmaceutical solid-dose manufacturing facility. Facilitate qualification of new suppliers for raw materials and bulk finished products. Lead initiatives in consumer education for product application. Be an advocate to support and implement corporate strategies in the areas of product development and category expansion to help sustain vigorous growth. PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS: Process Improvement And Formulation Development:
Troubleshoot material, equipment, or process related technical issues that occur during normal manufacturing operations.
Act as a technical expert and liaison to communicate to all operating units and/or departments of the company on formulation development and process related issues.
Make proper recommendations to management concerning the application of new (or different grades of) ingredients, process technologies, equipment, and the impact of introducing new products at the aspects of technical challenges.
Develop new product formulations as required from time to time taking reference from national brand or other sample products
Work closely with analytical laboratory and perform reversed engineering to develop the initial version of new product formulation and prototype.
Strong knowledge in interpreting analytical test results to pinpoint processing related issues and improvement path for formulation development.
Develop and maintain project plans, identify critical paths and required resources, communicate effectively to gain support from management.
Maintain complete, accurate records associated with all projects.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with interdepartmental teams.
Support QA department to generate manufacturing process validation protocols.
Issue and maintain pilot run Master Batch Records. Issue new Production Master’s and maintain all their revision history.
Issue Change Control Orders and new revision of Production Masters
Make, package, label and ship samples to meet internal or external requirements such as for stability, prototype, marketing in a timely manner when requested.
Follow Quality Assurance criteria for all stability sample preparation.
Knowledge and operation of processing equipment including tablet pressesmills, particle size analyzer, packaging, and coating machines etc.
Adhere to c GMP and SOP requirements in all R&D activities where compliance is required.
Qualification Of New Suppliers And Quality Improvement:
Help source, qualify and test materials and/or new bulk products from new and/or alternate suppliers for improved quality, cost savings, and backup purpose.
Acquire knowledge continually about new products beyond pharmaceutical areas, such as nutraceutical, homecare, cosmeceutical, and other categories to support product procurement department to expedite the introduction of many new products required by the vast e Commerce consumer market.
Continue to develop necessary new specifications for raw material profiling, such as particle size, moisture content, flowability, crystalline forms, and etc., in addition to those in Certificate of Analysis provided by suppliers to assure a higher level of consistence in manufacturing process, as well as to improve products’ overall quality.
Consumer Education:
Be instrumental in the initialization process of consumer education regarding proper product application to increase brand loyalty, repeated purchase, user reviews, membership subscription, etc.
Help develop necessary contents, writeups, brochures, pamphlet, website, show booth to support marketing efforts and outreach to consumers for product awareness.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A seasoned leader in supervising R&D staff. Help recruit, retain, and motivate department talents
Follow the advice and directives of VP R&D to help build a strong cutting-edge department with all required functions to support future growth.
Not only help train staff technically, but also evaluate staff with proper KPIs to assure they are properly developed along their career path.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, or related science
10+ years of robust experience in OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
Good understanding of GMP/GLP
Strong computer skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
WHAT ALLEGIANT HEALTH OFFERS:
Medical and dental insurance
Vision insurance (paid for by company)
Life Insurance policy (paid for by company)
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the daily work environment is usually moderate and can change during the business day and/or during travel to other company offices. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: