You've built experience, now use it where bold ideas meet real impact. At Opella, we're challenging how self-care works for millions of people and need leaders and experts ready to shape what's next. As a Global Consumer Insights Lead - Rx-to-OTC Switch, you'll bring your skill, your curiosity and your drive to make health simpler, smarter and more human.
About this job:- Develop and improve topical OTC formulations using hands-on lab work and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles
- Turn consumer insights and market trends into innovative product solutions that meet real-world needs
- Lead multiple projects from concept through scale-up while managing timelines and budgets
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering teams
- Research and apply new scientific trends, technologies, and ideas to drive product innovation
- Design and execute studies to ensure products meet safety, stability, efficacy, and regulatory standards
- Present technical information clearly to both scientific and non-technical teams while contributing to a collaborative environment
Main responsibilities:- Develop and optimize topical OTC formulations through hands-on laboratory work and application of Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies
- Translate consumer insights, market trends, and business needs into innovative product development initiatives
- Manage multiple formulation projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with timelines and budget expectations
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and Engineering teams to support successful product development and launches
- Evaluate and implement emerging scientific trends, technologies, and formulation approaches to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Plan and conduct formulation studies to assess product safety, stability, efficacy, and regulatory compliance
- Communicate technical findings and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while fostering a collaborative team environment
About you:- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, Master's degree with 3+ years, or Ph.D. with relevant industry experience
- Educational background in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field
- Experience developing topical formulations, preferably within pharmaceutical and/or OTC products
- Hands-on experience with creams, lotions, sprays, liquids, suspensions, and other topical dosage forms
- Familiarity with OTC monographs, formulation tools, and analytical testing methods
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Effective communicator and team collaborator with a consumer-focused mindset and willingness to travel up to 15% as needed
This is more than the next step in your career, it's a chance to lead change and help reinvent self-care for the world. If you're ready to challenge, inspire and deliver impact that matters, we're ready for you.
We are challengers. We are Opella.North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
96,550.00 - 111,516.66 USD Annual
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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