Telecommute Director Formulation Development Jobs in Azusa, CA

About iRESTORE

iRESTORE is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand in the beauty and wellness space, focused on helping customers restore confidence through safe, effective, and technology-led solutions for hair regrowth, skin, and body care.

iRestore has been featured by leading health, wellness, and technology publications for our innovation, products, and customer impact. Explore the latest features and see why more people are paying attention to iRestore:

• Forbes featured the iRestore Hair Growth System and its FDA-cleared red light therapy technology
• WIRED reviewed the iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System and shared firsthand testing insights
• Esquire highlighted iRestore's innovation in the red light therapy and wellness space
• Innerbody Research published an in-depth review of the iRestore system and user experience

As iRESTORE continues to grow, we're building the team and capabilities needed to become a global leader in beauty, health, and wellness. We're looking for people who think big, take ownership, collaborate well, and use data to make better decisions. If you're excited to help shape the next chapter of a fast-growing brand at the intersection of wellness and technology, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview

iRESTORE is seeking a Product Development Manager to drive strategic product development and lifecycle management. You will focus on formulation, prototyping, testing, and go-to-market execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet consumer needs and business goals. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment, is entrepreneurial-minded, and can translate vision into action. This role blends strategic product ownership with hands-on R&D collaboration and supply chain execution.This role reports to the Head of Product Development and collaborates closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, CS/CX, and external development partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, including concept, formulation, prototyping, testing, and launch.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities in ingredients, technologies, and product formats.
• Define and oversee product testing protocols, quality control processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize existing SKUs for performance, cost, and scalability, including SKU rationalization as needed.
• Maintain timelines and project plans for product initiatives, working cross-functionally with marketing, sourcing, production, and design teams.
• Lead seasonal project strategy roadmaps, including all product go-to-market and growth initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to determine pricing, positioning, and feature differentiation.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate brand vision into actionable product objectives.
• Monitor product performance and iterate quickly to maximize impact and consumer satisfaction.
• Develop relationships with local and international vendors and manufacturers to support product initiatives.
• Manage vendor performance, quality, and timelines to ensure product excellence.
• Optimize costs and minimum order quantities (MOQs) while balancing quality, service, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development, product management, or project management within medical devices and/or consumer products, including beauty, wellness, or personal care categories
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end product development from concept through launch
• Technical background in product development, including prototyping, testing, quality systems, and regulatory considerations
• Hands-on experience with product development, prototyping, quality control, and regulatory compliance
• High familiarity with DTC and eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon)
• Ability to optimize products for performance, cost, and scalability
• Experience managing multiple product initiatives across cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Production, Design)
• Experience working with domestic and international vendors to manage quality, timelines, and cost control
• Strong analytical skills, including market research, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and post-launch performance evaluation
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Based in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA (preferred)
• Available to work onsite once per week, plus as-needed onsite support for product testing and evaluation
• Available to work onsite 4-5 days, twice per year, for U.S. Summit events

Our Core Values and what we built our culture around:

• WE THINK BIG: We have a forward-thinking, growth mindset and always consider the big picture in our decisions
• PROACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVER: We use our problem-solving and analytical skills to make data-informed decisions
• WE ARE COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE: We work together to iron out improvements or changes to achieve goals
• OPEN & HONEST COMMUNICATION/FEEDBACK: We communicate and share feedback with each other with radical candor and transparency
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT: We are always improving the way we work and challenging each other to bring new ways of thinking to the table
• WE TAKE OWNERSHIP & ACT WITH URGENCY: We take complete accountability for our goals and take swift & effective action to reach them.

Our Company Benefits:

• $110,000 - $135,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO + paid holidays
• Remote-first role, with occasional travel required
• Stipends for fitness, continuous learning, and work-from-home setup
• Discounts on iRESTORE Products
• High-visibility role with opportunities for career growth
• Collaborative, fast-moving team that values initiative and ideas
• And more!

iRESTORE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.