Director Research & Development Skin Care (m/f/d)

Your lab coat still fits. The responsibility can grow. You already lead a development area and would like to be closer to the decisions that turn research into market-ready products? ANDRIS Consulting is recruiting, on behalf of an owner-managed consumer health company in the Mittelrhein region, the position of Director Research & Development (R&D). The employment takes place with the client. You take overall responsibility for research and development, microbiology, regulatory affairs and medical science. You remain technically close to formulations and products and report directly to the management board. Tasks • You lead the scientific departments and their managers, further develop collaboration and set clear priorities. • You steer the further development of existing formulations and new products. You assess development decisions professionally and, on important questions, get into the details yourself. • Together with marketing and product management, you bring selected innovations to market readiness. • You are responsible for the strategic management of regulatory changes, international registrations and certifications. • You connect product and packaging development with robust testing processes, microbiological quality and medical-scientific evaluation. • You plan resources and budgets and advise the management board on scientific, regulatory and development-related decisions. Qualifications • A completed university degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biology, microbiology, medicine or a comparable science discipline. • At least five years of relevant professional experience in formulation development or in the development and manufacturing of cosmetic products, as well as demonstrable practical development expertise. • At least five years of leadership experience at division head level or in a department head role with strategic, cross-departmental responsibility, including leading interdisciplinary teams and complex projects. • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards, as well as experience with registration procedures and communication with authorities. Detailed work lies with the respective specialists. • The ability to combine scientific quality with entrepreneurial decisions and to take on responsibility in an owner-managed environment. • Very good German and English skills. You do not need to hold the title of Director yet. A move from a larger organization is also possible if you bring the corresponding development and leadership experience. Benefits • A position at the first management level below the management board, with responsibility for the entire scientific department. • Short coordination paths and direct involvement in product, development and innovation decisions. • The opportunity to develop new products while also further developing an established portfolio. • Close technical contact with development and collaboration with specialized teams. The place of work is in the Mittelrhein region in Rhineland-Palatinate and is easily reachable from Koblenz, Andernach and Bingen am Rhein. The reference to Koblenz serves regional orientation; the workplace is located outside the city area. We will discuss the exact location in the first confidential conversation. For on-site collaboration, four office days per week are initially planned. Weekly commuting with a second residence is generally possible. We look forward to your contact via the application function. A cover letter is not required. Christoph Andris personally accompanies this recruitment. In the first confidential conversation, we will discuss the role, your expectations and the framework conditions. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow