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Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director (Research Development and Training)

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning

Department

Department SPH-Office of Academic Affairs

Overview

New Jerseys academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the stateat Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newarks University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Director, Research Development and Training for the Office of Academic Affairs with the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. The Program Director, Research Development and Training provides strategic leadership to enhance the School of Public Healths research capacity through targeted development initiatives, faculty training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Supporting both the Assistant Dean for Research and the Vice-Dean, this role works closely with school and university leadership to identify research priorities, support faculty and trainee success, and strengthen the infrastructure needed to secure and manage extramural funding and will advance initiatives that promote excellence, equity, and impact in public health research.

Duties include:

• Partner strategically with Assistant Dean for Research and Vice-Dean to define and execute institutional researchpriorities and implement research strategies aligned to the schools strategic plan.
• Assist the Vice-Dean, as Training Director of the Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health (RU- SGM ) with the development of training grants for pre- and post-doctoral efforts.
• Supervise, manage and direct staff.
• Provide scientific leadership and implement strategies for research advancement to expand the schoolssponsored research portfolio, including support for independent researcher and center grant development andimplementation.

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 30S

Salary Details

Salary Details VS30S (current scale: $102,186 - $156,342)

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 102186.00

Mid Range Salary 129264.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 156342.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidates qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the universitys broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Education or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of management experience and experience involving research development, implementation and sponsored programs administration, ideally in an academic setting.
• Must have familiarity with research engines and electronic grant submission tools.
• Must have vehicle and valid drivers license for travel between campuses. Experience with mentoring and training initiatives for faculty and students.
• Knowledge and expertise of Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsoredprogram activities
• Understanding of and experience with research proposal development and implementation, funding search processes andopportunities, Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) regulations and other grant-related and mentoring activities.
• Must have strong Excel skills in addition to Microsoft Word, RAPSS , and familiarity with IRB and Electronic Systems.
• Must have strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to exercise a significant amount of judgment, technical expertise and professionalism.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1357

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director (Research Development and Training) Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning Department SPH-Office of Academic Affairs Overview New Jerseys academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the stateat Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newarks University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Director, Research Development and Training for the Office of Academic Affairs with the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. The Program Director, Research Development and Training provides strategic leadership to enhance the School of Public Healths research capacity through targeted development initiatives, faculty training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Supporting both the Assistant Dean for Research and the Vice-Dean, this role works closely with school and university leadership to identify research priorities, support faculty and trainee success, and strengthen the infrastructure needed to secure and manage extramural funding and will advance initiatives that promote excellence, equity, and impact in public health research.

Duties include:

• Partner strategically with Assistant Dean for Research and Vice-Dean to define and execute institutional researchpriorities and implement research strategies aligned to the schools strategic plan.
• Support Vice-Deans research grant development.
• Assist the Vice-Dean, as Training Director of the Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health (RU- SGM ) with the development of training grants for pre- and post-doctoral efforts.
• Supervise, manage and direct staff.
• Provide scientific leadership and implement strategies for research advancement to expand the schoolssponsored research portfolio, including support for independent researcher and cente

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Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

About The Department

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) is a new University-wide research initiative anchored in the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. This initiative addresses the science, technology, and public policy of technologies that can reduce or reverse the harms from accumulated greenhouse gasses, including open-systems carbon removal, solar geoengineering, and local interventions to slow the melting of glaciers. CSEi conducts research across fields such as engineering, physical and biological sciences, and the social sciences, as well as humanistic approaches to behavioral science and ethics. The initiative brings together a multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative group of faculty and researchers and will leverage the global network and presence of the University of Chicago with key partnerships across the world.

Job Summary

The Climate Systems Engineering initiative seeks a highly experienced Director of Research Development and Senior Research Scientist to provide technical and intellectual leadership to the suite of CSEi research activities across its focal areas of open-systems carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods and local interventions to prevent glacial melting. The Research Director will be part of CSEis leadership team, and will work closely with the Executive Director and founding Faculty Director David Keith, as well as collaborate with other faculty members to provide direction for, and ensure the rigor and quality of, CSEis portfolio of research projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position leads a team of engineers and researchers to deliver on CSEis research priorities and maximize collective impact. The role will also conduct applied research related to CSEi focal areas and its own area of expertise, working to write articles, reports and manuscripts, and presenting research findings at meetings and/or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Manages CSEi-funded research projects at UChicago by developing relationships and communication strategies to encourage proposal submission; structuring proposal review; monitoring project budgets; engaging in frequent substantive coordination between CSEi leadership and researchers with the goal of improving applied research outputs with midcourse adjustment of research plans; assisting researchers in managing complex external contracts; supporting researchers in raising external funding; developing synergies among projects and helping researchers to develop external collaborations. Most current projects listed here:
• Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to further CSEi research. Manages engineers and research staff and is accountable for their performance and results, developing plans for the team, guided by resource availability and CSEi objectives.
• Provides mentoring and support for students interested in applied research in climate systems engineering.
• Supports CSEi faculty and leadership in developing long-term funding relationships.
• Collaborates with the communications team to disseminate research findings for public audiences and to reports to donors.
• Builds collaborations with Argonne National Lab, including helping Argonne raise funds for climate engineering work.
• Builds collaborations with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, around projects such as developing an engineering management curriculum.
• Improves the environment for applied research at UChicago.
• Works with external stakeholders in the climate engineering world to advance the field.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Performs research in area of expertise. Writes grant applications, articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs collaborative research with CSEi scholars to perform and communicate applied research, with an eye towards applied policy analysis and jointly authored papers.
• Develops long-range plans for research projects and oversees the development of research projects. Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Manages grant/funding applications. Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Manages, investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology. Oversees the establishment of goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines. Develops research in area of expertise. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

• PhD in climate science, engineering, or a related field.
  
  

• Knowledge and skills developed through 15+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent computer skills including fluency in Google Suites.
• Deep knowledge of climate and engineering, modeling, risk assessment, and/or climate intervention technologies, such as carbon removal, SRM, and glacial interventions.
• Strong understanding of climate governance and the policy landscape surrounding climate intervention technologies.
  
  

• Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research programs at the intersection of climate science, engineering, policy, and governance.
• Formulate long-term research strategies aligned with institutional and societal priorities in climate systems and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing research programs, including supervising multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, and setting clear goals and deliverables.
• Capacity to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving scientific and policy landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to synthesize complex technical topics for academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, natural and social sciences, and humanities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging climate technologies.
• Experience with and a commitment to stakeholder engagement in a research setting, especially regarding outdoor experiments.
• Track record of securing and managing research grants from public and/or private sources, identify new funding opportunities, and cultivate partnerships to advance the mission of CSEi.
• Strong commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility, and to the high standards of academic and professional ethics.
  
  

• In-person, office-based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.
  
  

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)
  
  

Department

About the Department

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Manages CSEi-funded research projects at UChicago by developing relationships and communication strategies to encourage proposal submission; structuring proposal review; monitoring project budgets; engaging in frequent substantive coordination between CSEi leadership and researchers with the goal of improving applied research outputs with midcourse adjustment of research plans; assisting researchers in managing complex external contracts; supporting researchers in raising external funding; developing synergies among projects and helping researchers to develop external collaborations. Most current projects listed here: .
• Directs engineering and technical support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to further CSEi research. Manages engineers and research staff and is accountable for their performance and results, developing plans for the team, guided by resource availability and CSEi objectives.
• Provides mentoring and support for students interested in applied research in climate systems engineering.
• Supports CSEi faculty and leadership in developing long-term funding relationships.
• Collaborates with the communications team to disseminate research findings for public audiences and to reports to donors.
• Builds collaborations with Argonne National Lab, including helping Argonne raise funds for climate engineering work.
• Builds collaborations with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, around projects such as developing an engineering management curriculum.
• Improves the environment for applied research at UChicago.
• Works with external stakeholders in the climate engineering world to advance the field.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Performs research in area of expertise. Writes grant applications, articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs collaborative research with CSEi scholars to perform and communicate applied research, with an eye towards applied policy analysis and jointly authored papers.
• Develops long-range plans for research projects and oversees the development of research projects. Ensures research projects progress according to plan.
• Manages grant/funding applications. Establishes, monitors, and controls project budgets.
• Manages, investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology. Oversees the establishment of goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines. Develops research in area of expertise. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Work Experience:

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualification

Education:

• PhD in climate science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge and skills developed through 15+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent computer skills including fluency in Google Suites.
• Deep knowledge of climate and engineering, modeling, risk assessment, and/or climate intervention technologies, such as carbon removal, SRM, and glacial interventions.
• Strong understanding of climate governance and the policy landscape surrounding climate intervention technologies.

Preferred Competencies

• Proven ability to lead complex, interdisciplinary research programs at the intersection of climate science, engineering, policy, and governance.
• Formulate long-term research strategies aligned with institutional and societal priorities in climate systems and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing research programs, including supervising multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, overseeing budgets, and setting clear goals and deliverables.
• Capacity to navigate uncertainty and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving scientific and policy landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with an ability to synthesize complex technical topics for academic, policy, and public audiences.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, natural and social sciences, and humanities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging climate technologies.
• Experience with and a commitment to stakeholder engagement in a research setting, especially regarding outdoor experiments.
• Track record of securing and managing research grants from public and/or private sources, identify new funding opportunities, and cultivate partnerships to advance the mission of CSEi.
• Strong commitment to scientific rigor, transparency, and reproducibility, and to the high standards of academic and professional ethics.

Working Conditions

• In-person, office-based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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Pay Rate Type

FLSA Status

Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

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Director of Research Development (7399U) - 63510 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan . At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu . Departmental Overview The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) is one of the nation's top-ranked schools of education, offering unparalleled scholarship and professional training that prepares future leaders of education policy, practice, and research. With one of the most diverse faculty and student bodies at UC Berkeley, in a community rooted in equity and social justice, the students and faculty of the BSE are joined by their shared commitment to understanding and improving the complex world of education. A central mission of the BSE is to improve teaching and learning for all students in our schools by preparing the next generation of teachers, administrators, educational researchers, and school psychologists in exemplary academic and professional preparation programs, with an emphasis on working with diverse students in urban settings. BSE graduates make a global impact as researchers, professional educators, leaders, and innovators. Position Summary Reporting to the Associate Dean of Research, the Director of Research Development develops and oversees the School's research portfolio. The position will work in coordination with the Assistant Dean of Development and External Relations in order to align and uplift the priorities of the School. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: 01/26/2024. Responsibilities Strategic Research Advancement Collaborate with faculty to identify areas of institutional research priorities. Provide strategic planning support to the Dean's Office. Assist with sponsor site visits. Communication of Research and Research Opportunities Raise profile of BSE strengths that add to visibility and impact with external funding sources. Develop regular communications about new funding opportunities for BSE faculty and students. Conduct grant writing workshops. Enhancement of Collaboration Convene and coordinate multi-disciplinary interest groups. Catalyze new cross-disciplinary research initiatives. Develop and/or coordinate resources and tools to promote collaboration. Maintain faculty expertise database and other collaboration tools. Facilitate collaborations between investigators at UC Berkeley and other institutes. Proposal Development & Support Functions Assist faculty applying for new research funding opportunities, with a particular emphasis on supporting junior faculty, training grants, and complex multi-faculty proposals such as program project and center grants. Provide proposal development support including grant writing, editing, and budget development. Liaison with funding agencies during proposal development process. Support faculty to ensure smooth post-award launch of newly funded grants and contracts. Maintain a file of successful proposals. Required Qualifications Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn UC Berkeley, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of issues in higher education. Experience in grant proposal development with government agencies and private philanthropies. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening, and political acumen skills. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills. Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in education, grant writing, and or training and/or equivalent experience/training. Demonstrated knowledge of the K-16+ education landscape and commitment to excellence and equity in public education. Salary & Benefits This is a 3yr, full-time (40 hours/week), contract appointment, eligible for UC benefits with the possibility of extension with continued funding. This is a monthly paid, exempt position. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. 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Rodan + Fields

Director of Research & Development

Company Overview: Rodan + Fields Beauty, LLC is a leading-edge , affiliate powered, direct-to consumer skincare and haircare company dedicated to providing efficacy-based, dermatology-inspired, high-quality beauty care solutions to their discerning customers.

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Research & Development to lead our efforts in technology innovation, advanced product formulations, and pre-clinical efficacy modeling. The Director of Research & Development will be primarily responsible for driving the research, development, and pre- clinical validation of innovative skincare products that meet the highest standards of efficacy, safety, and quality. The Director will also play a pivotal role in shaping the company's product portfolio, driving growth, and maintaining the brands competitive edge in the market.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide and support strategic scientific research to prospect, research and propose new technologies and ingredients to expand and enhance the portfolio, collaborating closely with various cross functional teams. F ocused development of specific proprietary technology platforms each yea r .

• With oversight from Chief Innovation Officer, d irecting formulation and pr e-clinical efficacy and safety modeling of new technology candidates as well as new and reformulated products, ensuring they meet the high Rodan + Fields safety and efficacy standards as well as cost of goods requirements and operational feasibility.

• Collaborate with legal and other team members to e nsure compliance with regulatory and legal standards and guidelines governing formula development and shelf-life/expiry dating activities .

• Provide support as needed to marketing /product development team s to obtain approval on new and improved products from the company executive team members .

• Provide on-site management oversight of the Research & Development team and lab facility capabilitie s.

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and bio technology companies to access novel technologies, insights, and collaborative opportunities.

• In conjunction with legal and other team members, e xpand the companys intellectual property estate including exclusive technology access and patent filings in partnership with marketing and legal teams.

• Lead the design, sourcing, execution and data analysis of the companys pre- clinical study programs, in collaboration with external CROs as needed.

• Contribute to technology, product and/or clinical study manuscripts for either publication , podium presentation or public dissemination, in partnership with relevant consulting physicians as required .

• Assist with training and education with any members of the companys internal stakeholders, Dermatology Advisory Board or other key physician partners.

• Provide Global Brand Ambassadorship as needed through speaking engagements and scientific educational forums to drive scientific credibility, competitive recognition and promotion of Rodan + Fields product science and technological innovations.

• Support internal stakeholders as needed in providing responses to scientific inquiries from internal staff and/or affiliate partners with regard to ingredients, technologies, claims, clinical profiles, mechanisms of action and similar scientific requests.

• Develop, propose and manage departmental budgeting in conjunction with the Chief Innovation Officer in a fiscally responsible manner.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific rigor within the Research & Development Team and throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidates should possess a Masters of PhD in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline. Bachelors degree candidates will also be considered.

• The lead candidate must have a proven ability to innovate and manage multiple, complex R&D processes. Proven success developing multiple tech nology platforms , including licensing external technologies.
• A minimum of 10 years of related hands-on formulation experience with Cosmetic and OTC class skincare and haircare products with a p roven track record of success in commercializing said products preferably within both mass-market and prestige market segments.

• Well versed in claim substantiation as well as clinical and pre-clinical testing models and methods .

• A leader in training, mentoring and developing scientific staff to levels of elevated performance.

• Highly effective organizational planning skills and project management of multiple projects/products is required.

• Team oriented with a record of successful cross-functional team and leadership contributions. Excellent , hands-on leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to inspire and influence your direct and cross-functional teams.

• Experienced brand ambassador with highly effective public communications and presentation skills.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills across the areas of complex technology and formulation development.

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements governing cosmetic and OTC class products including FDA regulations, EU directives, and global cosmetic safety standards.

• Experience in managing intellectual property and driving innovation through IP strategies is desirable.

• Proven acumen u tilizing standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint .

• Hard-working, with natural curiosity to innovate and improve.

Reporting Relationship

The position will report directly to the Chief Innovation Officer.

Location

The position is located in Berkely, CA (100% on-site) with potential for some domestic or international travel required.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000

The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, to geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Rodan + Fields total compensation package for employees.