Director of Research Development (Edison)
Hartmann Young, Edison, New Jersey, United States, 08818
Hartmann Young is partnered with a leading US-based contract manufacturer in the dietary supplement sector to appoint a
Director of Research & Development .
This is a pivotal leadership hire within a vertically integrated supplement manufacturer supporting national and emerging brands across formulation, development, and commercial-scale production. The Director of R&D will act as the technical authority for formulation science, ingredient strategy, and quality by design — translating scientific research, supplier innovation, and market insight into commercially viable, differentiated supplement solutions.
Key responsibilities include: Defining and executing a strategic R&D roadmap aligned to growth, customer demand, regulatory requirements, and market trends Leading formulation and reformulation initiatives to optimise performance, manufacturability, cost, and margin Overseeing pilot trials, scale-up, and technology transfer into manufacturing Supporting commercial teams with formulation costing, bid support, and technical customer engagement Ensuring full compliance with FDA cGMP, dietary supplement regulations, and internal quality standards Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive process optimisation and raw material governance Building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing R&D and formulation team
We are seeking a senior technical leader with 7+ years’ experience in supplement development within a GMP-regulated environment, strong hands-on formulation expertise (tablets, capsules, blends), and the ability to align science with commercial execution.
This role requires both strategic vision and operational depth — someone who can challenge constructively, drive alignment, and take full ownership of outcomes.
For a confidential discussion, please contact: amanda.hardwick@hartmannyoung.com
Director of Research & Development .
This is a pivotal leadership hire within a vertically integrated supplement manufacturer supporting national and emerging brands across formulation, development, and commercial-scale production. The Director of R&D will act as the technical authority for formulation science, ingredient strategy, and quality by design — translating scientific research, supplier innovation, and market insight into commercially viable, differentiated supplement solutions.
Key responsibilities include: Defining and executing a strategic R&D roadmap aligned to growth, customer demand, regulatory requirements, and market trends Leading formulation and reformulation initiatives to optimise performance, manufacturability, cost, and margin Overseeing pilot trials, scale-up, and technology transfer into manufacturing Supporting commercial teams with formulation costing, bid support, and technical customer engagement Ensuring full compliance with FDA cGMP, dietary supplement regulations, and internal quality standards Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive process optimisation and raw material governance Building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing R&D and formulation team
We are seeking a senior technical leader with 7+ years’ experience in supplement development within a GMP-regulated environment, strong hands-on formulation expertise (tablets, capsules, blends), and the ability to align science with commercial execution.
This role requires both strategic vision and operational depth — someone who can challenge constructively, drive alignment, and take full ownership of outcomes.
For a confidential discussion, please contact: amanda.hardwick@hartmannyoung.com