R&D Manager (Chemist - Korean Bilingual)

[Position]R&D Manager[About Our Client][Job Summary]The R&D Manager will lead end-to-end formulation and product development for new launches, ensuring high-quality, safe, and innovative products aligned with market trends and regulatory standards. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams?including Quality, Production, Compliance, and Marketing. The ideal candidate will be a bilingual (Korean/English) professional with significant experience in formulation, regulatory documentation, and scale-up support for manufacturing.[Job Description]1. New Product Development & Formulation- Lead concept-to-launch formulation projects, overseeing ingredient selection, prototype creation, and stability/compatibility testing.- Conduct raw material evaluations; secure and analyze technical documentation such as INCI lists, COA, MSDS, and allergen statements.- Source and assess new ingredients, share material trends, and benchmark competing products.- Provide samples for internal evaluation and incorporate sensory feedback into formula optimization.- Participate in product concept discussions and planning meetings with Marketing and Product teams.2. Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance Collaboration- Prepare technical documentation required for FDA submissions and global certifications.- Ensure all formulations and procedures adhere to domestic and international regulations.- Establish standard testing methods and define quality specifications for new products.- Conduct safety assessments for raw materials and finished goods in collaboration with QA and Compliance.- Maintain thorough documentation, batch records, and development history in alignment with GMP and SOP requirements.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration with Production- Evaluate scale-up feasibility of formulations for pilot and mass production.- Support pilot batch executions, manufacturing trials, and troubleshooting during production runs.- Assist in optimizing and standardizing processing conditions to ensure product consistency.- Verify compatibility between formulations, equipment, and packaging materials.- Conduct technical reviews for new equipment introduction and collaborate on production logs and technical documentation.[Qualifications]- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.8?10 years of experience in R&D formulation, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, or related consumer goods industries.- Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept to commercialization.- Strong understanding of raw materials, stability testing, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, global cosmetic regulations).- Experience supporting scale-up, pilot batches, and manufacturing process optimization.- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.- Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience collaborating with QA, Production, Compliance, and Marketing.- Bilingual fluency in Korean and English required.- High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and ability to interpret technical documentation.- Familiarity with documentation management, SOP development, and regulatory submissions.[What's On Offer]- Salary DOE- Health insurance, PTO, 401k 5% matching, Bonus