Manager, Technology Support Services

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We’re looking for a Director, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer – Global who has a combination of technical expertise, strategic leadership, process engineering, and a commitment to cultivating a positive corporate culture, particularly in areas such as sustainability and inclusion. Director, Research and Development, this role will oversee the commercial scale up of new innovations, process optimization and value engineering to ensure sustainable commercial production.

This is a 3 day in office hybrid role based out of our Liberty Village Toronto office.

Research and identify new technologies and manufacturing capabilities to introduce innovation, enhance product performance, and improve conversion efficiencies

Design, innovate, develop, and lead the effective transfer of technology from Research & Development (R&D) to production operations, adhering strictly to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party manufacturers to define a technology transfer roadmap, including project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and cost-efficiency measures

Work closely with a wide array of internal departments—including R&D, Microbiology, Project Management Office (PMO), Cleaning and Validation, Compounding, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, and Regulatory/H&S/H&S—to design protocols, plan, execute, and support validation initiatives

Third-Party Validation: Collaborate with the engineering and validation teams to support and validate the processes, equipment, and methodologies of third-party manufacturers, accommodating production needs for company-owned products

Identify opportunities for team growth and development and provide the necessary tools, technologies, and analytics to improve efficiency and communication

Experience in process innovation management and with a knowledge in engineering and mechanical aspects of the different types of kettles, mixing technologies, pumps, and homo mixer technologies

Extensive experience in cosmetic and pharmaceutical process innovation, manufacturing and technology transfers, R&D, raw materials, APIs, and manufacturing process designs and value engineering

Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.

• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.

~ BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.