Product Development Manager, Formulation - Private Label

L&R Distributors is seeking a Product Development Manager of Formulation to lead high-impact product development initiatives across various beauty categories.

This is a hands-on technical role responsible for driving products from concept through commercialization, including formulation, testing, and manufacturing scale-up. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on both established, shelf-ready products and new product innovation for major retail channels.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in formulation development, contract manufacturing, and OTC products, along with a strong ability to lead cross-functional execution and deliver high-quality consumer products at scale. The Product Development Manager, Formulation team member reports to the Vice President of Product Development.

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

Align formulations, testing protocols, and documentation with on-pack claims

Coordinate development testing, including stability, compatibility, and performance validation

Ensure formulations are compatible with packaging and meet regulatory expectations prior to launch

Act as the primary day-to-day contact across a network of contract manufacturing partners

Coordinate formulation development, testing, scale-up, and technology transfer

Collaborate with Packaging teams to ensure formula–package compatibility and aligned timelines

Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to drive execution

Maintain clear documentation and communicate development progress to stakeholders

Drive end-to-end development of new products for a range of retail channels

Translate customer briefs into scalable, compliant, and cost-effective formulations

Support innovation across mass retail, drug, grocery, specialty, and club channels

Balance innovation initiatives alongside ongoing product development priorities