Manager- R&D

JOB OVERVIEW: Lead the formulation development team for development of cosmetics and commodity products. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet the development timelines. Must have Innovation mindset to create a cost-effective product matrix of innovative products for the business. Candidate will be responsible for the development of quality products as per business requirements in a predefined network timelines. He/she should have thorough knowledge of chemistry of raw material and their potential activity/function in the products.

KEY STAKHOLDERS INTERNAL Marketing, Quality team, Analytical team, Packaging team and regulatory team

KEY STAKHOLDERS EXTERNAL Raw material vendors, Manufacturing units

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Will report to - Senior Director- R&D, Packaging and Regulatory

Team size - 4-5 Scientist

EXPERIENCE:

10yrs + of experience in product development of topical formulations for leave on and wash off products.

People management- managing a team of 4-5 Scientist

CRITICAL QUALITIES:

-Well verse with development of versatile dosage forms in Skin care-cosmetic (Creams, Gels, Lotions, face washes) and FMCG -commodity product range (specifically disinfectant segment).

- Understand the polymer science and the behavior of various polymers or thickening agents in terms of Rheology and their flow properties.

-Understanding of basic GMP and good documentation practices.

-Innovation mindset for developing differentiated innovative product with differentiated claims matrix.

-Thorough Understanding of Packaging and stability requirement for cosmetic products

-Well collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

-Critical thinking, trouble shooting and decision making

-Thorough understanding of Cosmetic regulations.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBLITIES

As a function lead will be Responsible for the complete development of products for Cosmetic and Commodity portfolio.

- Collaboration with external stakeholders like manufacturing units, RM suppliers and Vendors.

QUALIFICATION:

M-Pharma-Pharmaceutics/M tech cosmetics/MSc. Cosmetics