Director of Research & Development - Minerals and Nutrients - $170,000 to $200,000 Job at Intermedia Group, Inc., Ogden, UT

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  • Intermedia Group, Inc.
  • Ogden, UT

Job Description

OPEN JOB: Director of Research & Development – Minerals and Nutrients
LOCATION: Ogden Utah 
**Relocation Assistance Available

**Fully onsite- 5 days a week.
SALARY: $170,000 to $200,000
FULL-TIME
BENEFITS - Full
BONUS ELIGIBLE - Yes
INTERVIEW TRAVEL REIMBURSED - Yes

POSITION SUMMARY:
  • The Director of Research & Development – Minerals and Nutrients leads a team of scientists and engineers, driving the successful execution of a portfolio of projects in new product development and process optimization.
  • These projects focus on mineral chelates, choline, and other nutraceutical ingredients, aiming to deliver value-added innovations for human health.
  • The Director oversees R&D activities at the research laboratories and pilot facility in Ogden, Utah.
  • Working closely with Human Nutrition and Health (HNH) business segment leaders, the Director ensures alignment between project portfolios and commercial objectives, driving profitable growth.
  • They manage the development process from bench scale through scale-up and commercialization and report directly to the Senior Director of R&D – HNH, participating as a key member of the Leadership Team.
  • The Director is responsible for the firms core technology platform in chelated minerals, choline, and MSM.
  • In this role, the Director and their team will continuously push the boundaries of this technology, working with Supply Chain and Operations to improve efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for the safety of all R&D personnel and laboratories/pilot plants in Ogden, UT. Serves as the safety champion for the group, promoting a culture of safety and accountability for achieving the goal of zero injuries.
  • Conducts regular project review meetings and reports on portfolio health, consistently seeking new ideas for product innovation and process improvement.
  • Ensures projects are executed with the highest quality in the shortest time possible, collaborating with the commercial team to prioritize efforts and maintaining metrics on project execution.
  • Collaborates with the M&N team’s business leaders to ensure R&D projects align with commercial objectives.
  • Builds and leads a team of scientists and engineers, ensuring they are staffed, equipped, and trained to execute projects effectively. Regularly conducts performance reviews, sets development plans, and adapts the team’s skill set to meet evolving business needs
  • Manages departmental budget, including personnel, equipment, and supplies. Submits capital requests for new equipment as needed and ensures physical facilities align with the long-term strategy.
  • Provides high-level technical support for internal and external customers, addressing product and application knowledge.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with other R&D groups and departments to drive innovation, new product development, and resolve challenges within the product line .
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical or materials industry in a technical leadership role.
  • Proven success in leading teams to develop and launch new products and processes, including scaling from bench to commercialization.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience developing and managing teams to achieve high performance.
  • Excellent problem-solving and innovation skills, with a history of addressing unmet customer needs through new product innovations.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated agility in learning and the ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work involves the use of typical food and pharmaceutical science lab equipment, computers, and instrumentation.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability
 
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager

INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL:  jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
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Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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