--- title: 'Sr. Research Scientist at Revance' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-research-scientist-revance-johnson-city-m2seryy5jp53' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Sr. Research Scientist at Revance - **Company:** Revance - **Location:** Johnson City, TN - **Posted:** 2026-06-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** http://www.revance.com/careers/job-listings/?gh_jid=8601157002 ## Job description Job Description: The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for leading the development of innovative skincare and personal care formulations from concept through commercialization within the Formulation Sciences organization. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert in formulation chemistry and partners cross-functionally to deliver products that meet quality, performance, regulatory, and business objectives. The position will lead formulation activities, support scale-up efforts, mentor junior team members, and drive innovation, while operating within a highly collaborative matrix environment. Reporting to:     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 from concept through commercialization. - Serve as a technical expert in emulsion and surfactant chemistry with advanced expertise in sunscreen and cosmetic formulations. - Design, execute, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments and studies to support formulation development and optimization. - Evaluate and incorporate new ingredients, technologies, and industry trends to support innovation initiatives and continuous improvement. - Modify and optimize existing formulations to address changing regulatory requirements, improve product performance, and drive cost efficiencies. - Build and maintain effective partnerships with ingredient suppliers and external technical partners to support development activities. - Partner closely with Process Development and Manufacturing teams to support formulation scale-up and technology transfer activities. - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial partners. - Apply understanding of intellectual property strategy, including patent review and basic patent search methodologies, during product development efforts. - Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior scientists and team members. - Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines and deliverables. - Document research activities, experimental findings, and technical conclusions clearly and accurately. - Perform additional duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree & 5+ years’ directly related experience. Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline. - 5-8 years’ experience in cosmetic, personal care, OTC, or toiletries formulation development. - Advanced knowledge of emulsion and surfactant chemistry. - Expertise in sunscreen and cosmetic formulation technologies. - Strong expertise in formulation science with demonstrated experience developing products from concept through commercialization. - Experience with experimental design, scientific problem-solving, and data-driven decision making. - Working knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and formulation technologies. - Familiarity with cosmetic and/or OTC regulatory requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). - Experience supporting product scale-up and manufacturing transfer activities. - Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Company Summary: Crown is a proud member of the Revance Portfolio of skincare offerings. Revance is a fast-growing global aesthetics and skincare company focused on providing innovative aesthetics and market-leading skincare offerings throughout every stage of life. With a differentiated portfolio of products spanning 60 countries, Revance meets the evolving needs of patients and consumers worldwide through continued innovation and commercialization of new products and treatments. What Revance invests in you: - Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus. - Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave. - Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more! This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.” Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ## About Revance ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Revance is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing innovative products in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Laboratories. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Crown Laboratories, Inc. in August 2024) - **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (IPO in 2014) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology, Medical Aesthetics, Dermatology, Therapeutics - **Target customers**: B2B (physicians, aesthetic practices, clinics), B2C (consumers via providers) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Science-powered innovation creates possibilities” – focused on offering diverse products in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics that care for individuals across generations. ## Products & Services - **Aesthetics Portfolio**: Injectable neuromodulators (e.g., Daxxify™ for glabellar lines), dermal fillers, and other aesthetic treatments. - **Consumer Skincare**: Over-the-counter skincare products leveraging the company’s proprietary peptide technology. - **Therapeutics Pipeline**: Development of botulinum toxin-based therapies for therapeutic indications (e.g., cervical dystonia, other movement disorders). - **HintMD (acquired)**: A financial technology platform for aesthetic practices, offering membership and payment solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Crown Laboratories for $924 million in August 2024. Prior to acquisition, market cap was ~$992 million (as of mid-2024). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $234 million (latest available); Total Funding Raised ~$1.66 billion (including post-IPO equity and debt). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Crown Laboratories (parent company), Athyrium Capital Management (led $300M post-IPO debt round), Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners (led Series D). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 17.1% YoY to 545 employees; active job postings up 550% YoY; expanded international presence to 11 countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Peptide Technology**: Differentiated formulation of botulinum toxin (Daxxify) with a potentially longer duration of effect compared to competitors. - **Integrated Platform**: Combination of aesthetic products, skincare, and fintech for practices (HintMD) creates a comprehensive offering. - **Established Commercial Footprint**: Sales force and relationships with thousands of aesthetic providers in the U.S. and internationally. ## Strategic Focus - **Integration with Crown Laboratories**: Leveraging Crown’s global infrastructure and resources to accelerate growth and expand product reach. - **Pipeline Expansion**: Advancing next-generation formulations and therapeutic indications for botulinum toxin. - **Digital & Fintech**: Growing HintMD to help practices improve patient loyalty and revenue cycle management. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes speed, authenticity, audacity, grit, and empathy. Described as collaborative, innovative, and inclusive. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health support, 401k match, education assistance, generous PTO, paid holidays, volunteer days, and product perks. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office presence based on role; headquarters in Nashville with multiple U.S. and international offices. - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly growing company (17% headcount increase) with a focus on employee development and empowerment. - **Employee Ratings**: 3.3/5 on LinkedIn (164 reviews), with compensation rated 3.7/5 and culture 3.3/5. ## Sources 1. [revance.com](https://www.revance.com/) 2. [revance.com/careers](https://www.revance.com/careers) 3. [revance.com/careers/culture](https://www.revance.com/careers/culture/) 4. 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