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"