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Director of Research and Development

Director of Research and Development

Ortho Molecular ProductsBarrington, IL, US
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Director of Research & Development

Lead the science, design the product, prove the outcomes. We're hiring a hands-on R&D leader who balances product innovation with a rigorous clinical research program to advance physician-directed clinical nutrition.

What You'll Lead

  • Product development pipeline : Own discovery ? feasibility ? formulation ? scale-up ? lifecycle under cGMP. Deliver research-backed products on time and on label.
  • Practice-based outcomes research : Plan and run pilot / feasibility work, CRO-supported studies, case series, and real-world clinical research programs that inform claims and GTM.
  • Partnerships & sourcing : Vet novel ingredients, build advantaged supplier and academic / clinic partnerships, and secure opportunities that strengthen our portfolio.
  • Teams & culture : Grow high-performing Science, Clinical Research, and Product Development teams with clear objectives, stage-gates, dashboards, and accountability.
  • Operational excellence : Shorten cycle times, tighten documentation, and improve yield, COGS, and right-first-time through DOE, validation, and disciplined tech transfer.
  • Cross-functional impact : Align with Quality / Reg, Marketing, Clinical Education / Content / Intelligence, and Sales so evidence, claims, and launch plans stay in lockstep to drive new product impact.

What You Will Bring

  • 10+ years in supplements / nutraceuticals or adjacent life sciences; 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary R&D teams.
  • Personal passion for clinical nutrition - You actively engage with nutrition and thoughtfully use dietary supplements yourself, stay current on the science, and bring an evidence-first mindset to separate signal from noise.
  • Track record taking products from concept to commercial manufacture under cGMP.
  • Experience overseeing pilots / CRO partnerships, registries / RWE, and translating findings into compliant claims and GTM strategy.
  • Systems thinker with stage-gate discipline; fluent in DOE, validation, and documentation.
  • High-EQ collaborator who debates ideas, develops people, and builds trust across functions.

    • What You Will Receive

  • Competitive Compensation with Bonus Program.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, and 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Voluntary Benefits : Short Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays.
  • Job Specific Training & Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness & Employee Assistance Program, Gym Reimbursements, and Healthy, On-site Company Paid Meals.
  • Free Monthly Products, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Incentives.

    • Why Work at Ortho Molecular Products

    Healthcare is complex and costly. We're building a better way.

    Our vision is to transform the practice of medicine by equipping clinicians with science-based nutritional therapies and practical clinical programs that measurably improve patient outcomes. We formulate and manufacture rigorously validated products and deliver tools that help patients get betterfaster.

    We're a purpose-driven, values-based, service-focused team. If you're ready to invest your talent in changing how care is delivered, we'd love to meet you.

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