Ortho Molecular Products, Inc

Director of Research and Development

Type Regular Full-Time
Location : Location US-IL-Barrington
Job ID
2025-2421
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
US-IL-Barrington
Posted Date
2 days ago(9/8/2025 10:47 AM)
Category
Science

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.

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