Director of Research & Development (R&D)

Job overview

The Director of Research & Development (R&D) role is onsite in Columbus, IN, with a stated 40-hour workweek. Compensation is not specified. System One is partnering with a manufacturing organization to recruit for this position. The director leads product development and formulation work from concept through implementation, provides technical leadership, and develops a small R&D team. The role supports product and process improvement and the continued growth of the R&D function.

What you'll do

• Lead product development and formulation projects
• supervise and mentor R&D professionals
• design experiments and analyze results
• develop and improve formulations, products, and manufacturing processes
• troubleshoot technical challenges
• collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Operations
• prioritize projects and resources
• present findings
• ensure laboratory, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of research & development

r&d

product development

formulation

chemistry

experiment design

manufacturing processes

team leadership

columbus in

onsite

system one

40-hour workweek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The posting describes a direct-hire, onsite role and lists health and welfare coverage options and participation in a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.