Research & Development manager

Management New Product Development

Results-oriented R&D Manager and Formulation Chemist with 40 years of experience in the personal and household care products industry. Technical leader in fields of consumer beauty and personal health care, household care, and cosmetic and OTC products. Accomplished in taking programs from concept through scale-up to launch and presenting research for both domestic and global audiences. Instrumental in streamlining and improving manufacturing processes, enhancing system productivity and implementing technology solutions. Named inventor on twelve U.S. patents.

Management

Research & Development

Formulation Development

Project Deliverables

Scale Up & Manufacturing

Preclinical Development

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Success Measurement

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Target Discovery

Corporate Litigation

Professional Experience

GREEN GROWTH BRANDS, Columbus, OH 2018 - 2020

R&D Manager, Topical CBD Products

Directed the development and scale-up to formulate and launch line of skin care products incorporating CBD.

Managed the Stage Gate Product Development Process (PDP) adherence, reporting, and changes.

Responsible for the Regulatory, Safety, Claim Support, Micro Performance, Product Stability and Package Compatibility testing for all products.

Worked with Marketing team members to develop claims to support CBD product claims.

Team formulated 109 new CBD products in the past year under the “Seventh Sense” and “Green Lily” Brand names.

Lead R&D team to create product scale-up processes by production of lab and pilot plant batches under cGMP guidelines.

Worked directly with contract manufacturers to full-scale up of new products.

Develop work plans for R&D staff to utilize their individual skill sets and competences.

Managed the personal development of team member including preparation of work assessment and personal development plans.

KIK CORPORATION, Cincinnati, OH 2016 - 2018

R&D Manager, Solskyn Brand

Managed an R&D staff to develop New Products in OTC sun care products.

Develops a positive work relationship with suppliers in order to assist R & D with the development of new products, supplier selection, and safety and quality issues.

Develop and drive New Product Development (NPD) programs.

Developed innovative sun care products for branded business and private label businesses.

Managed an annual R&D budget of $1.2 MM, including the prioritization and resource leveling of departmental budgets.

Led cross-functional teams to drive execution across multiple projects while maintaining and achieving timelines to ensure speed to market.

Responsible for annual Corporate Performance Evaluations for R&D staff members, including developing career goals.

Conducted all required performance, stability tests, safety tests, OTC required tests and report generation.

SM2 ENTERPRISES, LLC, Cincinnati, OH 2004 – 2016

Owner and Chemical Formulation Consultant

Sole owner of a 4600 sq. ft R&D laboratory and small run contract packager.

Developed unique, innovative OTC sunscreens, Personal Care and Household products by combining the latest technology with creative artistry and strategic insights.

Developed personal care products with a unique blend of food grade preservatives that reduced cost and complexity.

Developed and scaled up manufacturing of a complete line of sunscreen products for three national brands. The platform development saved the company $500,000.

Developed a line of completely natural baby care laundry products that meet the U.S. EPA for Safer Choice.

Provided business and product development strategic advice to improve competitive positioning of line of personal care products.

Improved line of personal care products by incorporating new technologies.

Developed a line of sunscreen products incorporating biofuel by-products for a major university.

Developed strategic marketing plans, advertising claims, package development and manufacturing sourcing to improve market reach.

Technical and regulatory expert in product safety, regulatory (FDA-OTC and EPA) requirements.

THE ANDREW JERGENS COMPANY (KAO BRANDS), Cincinnati, OH 2000 – 2004

Group Manager - John Frieda Hair Care, Consumer Care Products

Research and Development Representative and U.S. project leader for global restage of company hair care technologies, responsible for the reformulation and refinement of hair care formulations and coordination of product launch for Joh Frieda Brand.

Identified and implemented cost reductions in formulations and manufacturing, saving $2 million annually by the consolidation of manufacturers and suppliers.

Provided mentoring and guidance to employees. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to New Product Development (NPD) programs.

Senior Research Chemist – Ban Deodorant/Antiperspirant, Consumer Care Products

Coordinated the transfer of technology and manufacturing for 37 acquired BAN products into company manufacturing sites in Canada as an acquisition team member.

Validated the Operational Quality, Product Quality, and OTC stability of entire BAN product line at new contract manufacturing site as required by the FDA.

Saved $64,000,000 annually while simultaneously improving product quality by reformulating BAN solid stick formulas to be more robust and in line with current technology.

Formulated four new antiperspirant products with patent applications filed and three new formulations with issued US Patents.

PROCTOR & GAMBLE COMPANY, Cincinnati, OH 1978 – 2000

Senior Scientist, Research & Development, Consumer Care Products

R&D team leader, including directing junior staff in the functions of new product development including participation in ideation, developmental, scale-up and commercialization of hair care projects.

Education

Courses Completed, Chemistry, University of Cincinnati

BS, Chemistry/Pre-Vet, Colorado State University

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