Director of Research and Development

Overview

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:

• The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 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 better—faster.

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.