Job Description

About Us

Founded in 2003, Noodle & Boo® is a mission-driven consumer goods company dedicated to using its products and profit to help children in need. Noodle & Boo sets a luxury standard in prestige skin care and laundry essentials for the whole family. Products are available via noodleandboo.com, fine retailers including Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Von Maur, along with 3,000+ specialty retailers, hospitals, and pharmacies. Portfolio products can be found at Target, Costco, and other big box value retailers.

Noodle & Boo’s purpose is “to bridge the gap for children who do not have parents that can fight for them.” Every month, Noodle & Boo donates time, product, and money to worthy organizations that share our vision.

As a privately held company committed to American-made goods, Noodle & Boo’s culture is a tapestry of social responsibility, family-centric values, and fiercely committed individuals who feel like they are truly making a difference in the world.

Noodle & Boo is committed to formulating and delivering high-performance, science-backed products with the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and sustainability. As we continue to grow and expand our product portfolio and market reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Research and Development (R&D) to lead our R&D and Quality functions.

The Director of R&D will play a pivotal role in the ideation, formulation, testing, and launch of new skin care products, while also overseeing quality assurance, regulatory compliance, supply chain forecasting, contract manufacturing relationships, and the operations of our distribution facility. This role demands a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and proven management capabilities in the personal care industry.

New Product Development

• Lead formulation and development of new skin care and home care products from concept to commercialization.
• Partner with marketing, regulatory, and operations teams to align product development with brand goals, timelines, and market trends.
• Oversee clinical testing, consumer studies, and product stability protocols.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust QA/QC systems in compliance with FDA, ISO, and GMP standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and international regulatory requirements for cosmetic and OTC products.
• Monitor and address customer complaints and quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Supply Chain Management

• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and raw material suppliers.
• Oversee vendor qualification, audits, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to optimize cost, lead times, and inventory.

Forecasting & Distribution Oversight

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop accurate product forecasts to support demand planning.
• Ensure seamless coordination between product availability, warehousing, and fulfillment.
• Lead process improvements in the distribution facility to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Provide direct leadership to distribution center operations, including warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory management, and shipping logistics.
• Implement systems to ensure on-time, accurate, and compliant order processing, including cold chain or sensitive product handling where applicable.
• Coordinate closely with customer service, logistics providers, and e-commerce teams to ensure seamless fulfillment and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in R&D within the cosmetics, personal care, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing warehousing and distribution functions, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Proven success in overseeing cross-functional operations including manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and project management skills.
• ERP and inventory management system proficiency (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) highly preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
• Company sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) with guaranteed company contribution
• Paid Time Off (designed to reward tenure)
• Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• Generous product discounts
• Casual work atmosphere with a friendly, work-life-balance culture
• Complementary snacks, drinks and goodies

Noodle & Boo is an equal opportunity employer. Noodle & Boo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies: Noodle & Boo doesn't typically partner with 3rd party recruitment resources. If we require assistance on this search we will contact selected partners directly; we do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions.

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