Director of Research and Development

Director of Research & DevelopmentLead the science, design the product, prove the outcomes. We’re hiring a hands-on R&D leader who balances product innovation with a rigorous clinical research program to advance physician-directed clinical nutrition.What You’ll LeadProduct development pipeline: Own discovery → feasibility → formulation → scale-up → lifecycle under cGMP. Deliver research-backed products on time and on label.Practice-based outcomes research: Plan and run pilot/feasibility work, CRO-supported studies, case series, and real-world clinical research programs that inform claims and GTM.Partnerships & sourcing: Vet novel ingredients, build advantaged supplier and academic/clinic partnerships, and secure opportunities that strengthen our portfolio.Teams & culture: Grow high-performing Science, Clinical Research, and Product Development teams with clear objectives, stage-gates, dashboards, and accountability.Operational excellence: Shorten cycle times, tighten documentation, and improve yield, COGS, and right-first-time through DOE, validation, and disciplined tech transfer.Cross-functional impact: Align with Quality/Reg, Marketing, Clinical Education/Content/Intelligence, and Sales so evidence, claims, and launch plans stay in lockstep to drive new product impact.What You Will Bring:10+ years in supplements/nutraceuticals or adjacent life sciences; 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams.Personal passion for clinical nutrition - You actively engage with nutrition and thoughtfully use dietary supplements yourself, stay current on the science, and bring an evidence-first mindset to separate signal from noise.Track record taking products from concept to commercial manufacture under cGMP.Experience overseeing pilots/CRO partnerships, registries/RWE, and translating findings into compliant claims and GTM strategy.Systems thinker with stage-gate discipline; fluent in DOE, validation, and documentation.High-EQ collaborator who debates ideas, develops people, and builds trust across functions.What You Will Receive:Competitive Compensation with Bonus Program.Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, and 401(k) with Employer MatchVoluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity.Paid Time Off and Holidays.Job Specific Training & Tuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness & Employee Assistance Program, Gym Reimbursements, and Healthy, On-site Company Paid Meals.Free Monthly Products, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Incentives.Why Work at Ortho Molecular Products:Healthcare is complex and costly. We’re building a better way.Our vision is to transform the practice of medicine by equipping clinicians with science-based nutritional therapies and practical clinical programs that measurably improve patient outcomes. We formulate and manufacture rigorously validated products and deliver tools that help patients get better—faster.We’re a purpose-driven, values-based, service-focused team. If you’re ready to invest your talent in changing how care is delivered, we’d love to meet you.

Created: 2025-10-04