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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 Aug 4, 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.

Formulation Chemist

SV Labs Corporation

Watsonville, CA • On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Formulation Chemist is responsible for the research, design, and development of innovative

personal care and home care products, including skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and

surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment, you will translate

customer briefs into commercially viable products while ensuring stability, safety, and regulatory

compliance.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Product Development: Create new formulations from scratch and improve existing ones

to meet client specifications.

• Bench-to-Production Scale-Up: Oversee the transition from small lab batches to pilot plant

and full-scale manufacturing trials.

• Stability & Compatibility Testing: Conduct rigorous testing to ensure product integrity

under varying temperatures and confirm compatibility with packaging.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve batching or quality issues during the

manufacturing process to ensure Right-The-First-Time production.

• Raw Material Management: Collaborate with suppliers to source innovative ingredients

and identify cost-effective alternatives.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed lab notebooks and prepare technical documents in

compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

• Client Collaboration: Interface with sales and marketing teams to provide technical

insights and updates for client projects.

• Perform other regulatory compliance-related activities as assigned.

MEETING PARTICIPATION

• Any as requested.

AUTHORITY

This position reports to the VP of Research & Development.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a full-time exempt role.

Your primary office location will be the Company’s Watsonville, CA headquarters. The Company

reserves the right to reasonably require you to perform your duties at places other than your primary

office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree with a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related

field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on formulation experience in the personal care, home care or

beauty industry, preferably within a contract manufacturing setting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Laboratory Operations: Intimate knowledge of laboratory practices, safety compliance, and

management and handling hazardous chemicals.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global cosmetic regulations and Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP).

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, project management skills to juggle multiple

client projects, and excellent communication.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This is an on-site position based in a laboratory and manufacturing facility.

• The role involves handling various raw materials and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to

safety protocols and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).