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Senior R&D Manager, Home Care Products

Do you want to shape the future of sustainable consumer products? We're looking for an amazing Senior R&D Manager to join our Owned Brands team and drive our new product development initiatives forward. Our Grove Co. home care brand sets a new standard for consumer packaged goods. Our products embrace excellent performance, superior sustainability and thoughtful, consumer-centric design. If you’re passionate about making an impact and love being at the cutting edge of innovation, this job is for you.

As Senior R&D Manager, you will run both the R&D and Quality & Regulatory teams. From an R&D perspective, you will be responsible for delivering on the new product development roadmap with superior sustainability and efficacy standards. You will also generate new product and format ideas that allow Grove to continue to reduce water, packaging and harsh chemicals from our products. From a Quality perspective, you’ll ensure that Grove maintains high quality standards and quickly rectifies any issues, and in terms of regulatory, you’ll ensure that Grove complies with new and current regulations.

We want to hear from candidates with demonstrated success in R&D in an omni-channel, CPG environment — and who are excited to build from the ground-up.

Strategic Impact:

Lead the development and execution of cutting-edge formulas and formats that position Grove Co. as a leader in sustainable home care

Partner with suppliers and innovation resources to identity novel technologies that can differentiate Grove Co products and provide a competitive advantage

Problem solve when formulation issues arise and find a path forward even when there isn’t a clear solution

Ensure our products meet our quality standards Ensure Regulatory compliance of all new and existing products. Advocate for forward-looking R&D efforts to account for future product design criteria

Pursue impactful third party certifications

Technical Execution:

Own and deliver on the innovation roadmap for our Grove Co. brand, ensuring that launches are completed within the established time, budget, and project parameters

Lead the team and collaborate with others in product qualification including product stability testing, micro-challenge, and performance testing

Jump in to work alongside your team in the lab when needed Work with contract manufacturers to tech transfer and scale up formulas and troubleshoot as needed

Take the lead in identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to ensure excellent quality of products

Lead the claims substantiation process, including recurring testing for comparative claims. Develop new test methods as needed for novel claims

People Leadership:

Lead and manage the R&D, Regulatory, and Quality team (3 direct reports), overseeing formula development and collaborative projects aimed at delivering on the Grove Co. Roadmap

Foster an inclusive team culture that embraces diverse perspectives, promotes creativity, and inspires high-quality outcomes

Support the professional development of team members, providing mentorship, training, and growth opportunities to help them reach their full potential

About You

You have 10+ years of consumer product packaged goods formulation experience in Home Care and Cleaning Products with progressive career progression.
You have progressive leadership experience in a CPG, preferably in an omni-channel environment, with proven managerial and technical skills leading a technical team
You have a BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline (a PhD in chemistry is a bonus!)
You have strong strategic and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial and solutions-driven mindset
You thrive in a dynamic, complex, and changing environment You have a proven track record as a collaborative team member and results-driven leader
You have excellent project management and strategic facilitation skills
You can multiple manage complex projects at once and seek solutions without clear answers You are passionate about leaving a positive environmental impact in the world

Benefits

Equity (RSU), Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options, Short term and Long term Disability and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA)
Annual Incentive Program
Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Perkspot discount platform, Quarterly peer recognition awards, Class Pass discount, Free VIP Membership + 25% off every Grove order
Work Life: Internet reimbursement, Flexible Paid Time Off, 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave + discounts on fertility services

The listed range is a guideline and the actual base salary may be modified based on factors including job-related skills, experience/qualifications, interview performance, market data, etc.

This is a hybrid work space role as Grove's lab site is located in San Francisco.

We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Talent@grove.co.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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