Hiring: Product Development Manager, Formulation - Private Label Company: L&R DISTRIBUTORS Location: Encinitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:05:22 Employment Type: Contract / Remote About the job Experience: •8+ years of product development experience in beauty, personal care, and/or OTC categories Required Skills: •Product Development & Scale-Up •Drive formulation development to achieve targeted performance, sensory attributes, appearance, and claims •Coordinate validation, and commercialization readiness across product lines •Manage timelines, critical paths, and cost considerations for development and scale-up •Drive lab, pilot, and full-scale production in partnership with contract manufacturers •Ensure smooth transition into manufacturing with consistent quality and supply •Serve as day-to-day driver for OTC and SPF product development, under the guidance of the VP of Product Development •Partner with Regulatory to support claims substantiation and ensure compliance with FDA and U.S. regulations Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field •Demonstrated experience with OTC drug products and SPF formulations •Strong background working with contract manufacturers •Proven ability to manage complex development timelines, testing programs, and budgets •Preferred to have experience supporting major retail customers •Operational familiarity with shelf-ready packaging and retail quality expectations •Strong cross-functional collaboration with Packaging, Regulatory, and Quality teams •Demonstrated capacity to travel as needed to CM locations during production runs, located mostly in the Los Angeles area •Hybrid Schedule - Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM with variation based on business demands (Mon & Fri remote, Tues - Thurs in-office) Compensation: •$110,000 - $120,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!