Vice President, R&D & Formulation

## Position Summary The Vice President of R&D & Formulation provides executive leadership for research, formulation development, and scientific innovation across the Austin Innovation Center. This leader is responsible for defining the organization’s innovation strategy, developing high-performing technical teams, strengthening customer partnerships, and ensuring the successful commercialization of innovative cosmetic products. The VP serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with Manufacturing, Commercial, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and global Capsum leadership to align innovation initiatives with business objectives. ## Responsibilities - Define the long-term R&D and innovation strategy - Build and lead a world-class formulation organization - Oversee all formulation programs from concept through commercialization - Drive scientific innovation and technology scouting - Establish strategic ingredient supplier partnerships - Lead executive-level client relationships and technical presentations - Collaborate with global Capsum R&D teams to share best practices and leverage innovation across regions - Develop departmental budgets, resource planning, and organizational structure - Champion intellectual property generation and differentiated technologies - Support mergers, acquisitions, and technical integration initiatives - Ensure successful technology transfer into manufacturing while maintaining formulation integrity - Foster a culture of scientific curiosity, accountability, and operational excellence - Recruit, mentor, and develop future technical leaders ## Qualifications - Ph.D., Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline - 15+ years of progressive experience in cosmetic formulation and product development - Significant experience leading multidisciplinary R&D organizations - Demonstrated success bringing innovative cosmetic products to market - Strong understanding of formulation science, scale-up, manufacturing, and commercialization - Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing technical teams - Excellent executive communication and strategic planning skills - Ability to collaborate effectively across global organizations - US citizens only