Associate R&D Director
- Oversee a seven-member team and manage product development activities (including formulation and nonwoven) for baby, facial, hand and surface wipes from conception to commercialization
- Lead innovation platforms to deliver products with skin health benefits, superior sensory performance, and high sustainability profile
- Actively involved in raw material sourcing plans of wipe markets and maintain a broad network of global suppliers and 3rd party partners to support product development and innovation
- Establish the sustainability platform utilizing naturally-derived ingredients and plant-based fibers and carry out claim strategies of biodegradability and compostability, from testing to certifications
- Partnered with marketing and major retailors, such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon and others, to deliver a pipeline of wipe products for their private label brands including Kirkland Signature, Parent’s Choice, Up.
- Familiar with FDA/OTC drugs, EPA/household cleaning and cosmetic regulations
Sep 2018 - Dec 2022
