Director of Research Development & Innovation

Are you seeking the opportunity to head up RD&I within a nimble company that will allow you to pursue ideas with passion? Then we invite you to join our team as we champion Clean Hands for a Healthy World!

As a leading manufacturer of commercial skin care products, Kutol Products Company is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic, creative Director of Research, Development & Innovation to chart the path of Kutol’s innovation journey.

This position is responsible for setting RD&I strategy, overseeing our new product development lifecycle, and leading key technical initiatives. It demands strategic thinking to align hygiene science with business objectives, a solid background in chemistry and product development, and a passion for addressing customer challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the RD&I strategy in alignment with business goals
• Create new products from concept to commercialization, including formulations, dispensers, and packaging
• Ensure current product line and new products meet stakeholder and market needs, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to foster successful product launches
• Explore and identify innovative technologies, ingredients, and trends in the industry
• Ensure product excellence and compliance with regulatory, safety and processing requirements
• Manage the RD&I department’s spend, policies, testing requirements and procedures
• Manage research projects
• Monitor and evaluate product performance and customer feedback

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biological Medical Science preferred

10+ years’ experience related to R&D of products for topical use on the skin such as cosmetic and OTC soaps, sanitizers, lotions, creams, etc.

5+ years in a leadership role within the consumer or industrial goods industry

B2B experience preferred, B2C is acceptable

Knowledge of functionality testing procedures and analytical data extrapolation

Passion for public health

Competitive salary range starting at a minimum $130K with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and more. Our shared fate culture has resulted in a strong track record of company-wide profit sharing, a goal that every Teammate works to achieve annually.

More about us

Kutol manufactures hand soaps, sanitizers, and other skin care products in our LEED® Silver Certified, FDA-registered facility. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, our company boasts a rich 100+ year history while being uniquely positioned for significant growth. As a $55M company, Kutol hand care products and dispensers can be found across the US and Canada in schools, restaurants, offices, medical buildings, and industrial/manufacturing facilities.