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SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

AUTHORITY This position reports to the VP of Research & Development. CLASSIFICATION This is a ... EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree with a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a ...

SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

AUTHORITY This position reports to the VP of Research & Development. CLASSIFICATION This is a ... EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree with a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a ...

Revance

Sr. Research Scientist

Johnson City, TN

$94K - $120K/yr

Vice President, R&D Location: Johnson City, TN - onsite Responsibilities/Essential Duties: * Lead formulation development activities for skincare, cosmetic, OTC, personal care, and related products ...

Revance

Sr. Research Scientist

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

Vice President, R&D Location: Johnson City, TN - onsite Responsibilities/Essential Duties: * Lead formulation development activities for skincare, cosmetic, OTC, personal care, and related products ...

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How much do vice president cosmetic formulation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president cosmetic formulation in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Cosmetic Formulation vs Director of Cosmetic Formulation?

AspectVice President Cosmetic FormulationDirector of Cosmetic Formulation
ResponsibilitiesStrategic leadership, overseeing multiple teams, setting company-wide formulation goalsManaging formulation projects, leading R&D teams, executing product development plans
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD), extensive industry experience, leadership skillsDegree in chemistry, cosmetic science, or related field; significant formulation experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, cross-department collaboration, high-level strategic meetingsLaboratories, R&D departments, product development teams

The Vice President Cosmetic Formulation focuses on strategic leadership and company-wide formulation initiatives, while the Director of Cosmetic Formulation manages day-to-day formulation projects and team operations. Both roles require strong scientific credentials, but the VP role emphasizes executive decision-making and industry oversight.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Cosmetic Formulation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,532 per year, or $75.7 per hour.

Vice President, R&D & Formulation

Capsum Inc

Del Valle, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Vice President of R&D & Formulation provides executive leadership for research, formulation development, and scientific innovation across the Austin Innovation Center. This leader is responsible for defining the organization’s innovation strategy, developing high-performing technical teams, strengthening customer partnerships, and ensuring the successful commercialization of innovative cosmetic products.

The VP serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with Manufacturing, Commercial, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and global Capsum leadership to align innovation initiatives with business objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Define the long-term R&D and innovation strategy
  • Build and lead a world-class formulation organization
  • Oversee all formulation programs from concept through commercialization
  • Drive scientific innovation and technology scouting
  • Establish strategic ingredient supplier partnerships
  • Lead executive-level client relationships and technical presentations
  • Collaborate with global Capsum R&D teams to share best practices and leverage innovation across regions
  • Develop departmental budgets, resource planning, and organizational structure
  • Champion intellectual property generation and differentiated technologies
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and technical integration initiatives
  • Ensure successful technology transfer into manufacturing while maintaining formulation integrity
  • Foster a culture of scientific curiosity, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop future technical leaders
Qualifications
  • Ph.D., Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in cosmetic formulation and product development
  • Significant experience leading multidisciplinary R&D organizations
  • Demonstrated success bringing innovative cosmetic products to market
  • Strong understanding of formulation science, scale-up, manufacturing, and commercialization
  • Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing technical teams
  • Excellent executive communication and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across global organizations
  • US citizens only