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R&D Director
Location Toronto
Start Date 5/25/2020
Type Full time
Created 4/24/2020
Salary Competitive
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R&D Director

Our client is a leading cosmetics manufacturing company.  Currently we are in a period of explosive growth and have need of a competent individual that worked their whole life in R&D lab that is also tired of creation and just interested in execution of projects as well as uplifting standards.

  • Job Title: R&D Director
  • Permanent Full-time
  • Working Location: Toronto Downtown  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee and manage the R&D activities; manage and coach R&D department.
  • Work with cross functional teams to be accountable for R&D activities from concept briefs until production scale up ensuring the alignment.
  • Oversee project schedules for the team and ensure continuous rapport on projects and deadlines.
  • Ensure Regulatory, Industry, and Company standards are always being followed.
  • Promote a productive R&D culture that focuses on innovation and quality.
  • Undertaking department hiring, training & development, and equipment sourcing and validation.
  • Improve processes or implement new programs and protocols within the R&D department to increase efficiency.
  • Engage and attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and conventions. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

  • Completion of Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related field. 
  • A minimum of 15 years’ of experience in an R&D role in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, and commitment to providing a high standard of quality work.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced team environment.
  • Strong people and department management experience.
  • Ability to make and meet commitments/deadlines.
  • Ability to work across a large organization.
  • Experience maintaining metrics and budgets.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing, quality, product evaluation and handling in a cosmetic industry and GMP environments.

 How to Apply:

Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with subject "R&D Director"