Senior Chemist Makeup Formulation Development Research & Innovation

We believes that Beauty needs Science. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, dependable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people s lives. Our Research, Innovation & Development has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, opened to the world.

We are currently seeking a talented and innovative Senior Chemist R&D to join us for Color Cosmetics Products & Makeup Development Team located at Ahmedabad for Research and Innovation. In this role you are responsible for coordinating development projects to ensure launch commitments are met in line with brand innovation strategies. You ll maintain awareness of scientific literature, patents, raw material technology, processing methodology, and marketing/consumer trends required to perform innovative product development assignments in an efficient manner. You ll also be overseeing a safe and orderly laboratory environment.

You Will
As an experienced researcher be responsible for initiating project concepts, developing objectives, and planning priorities to complete multiple, significant R&I projects under limited supervision
Independently manage multiple projects from inception to launch
Independently investigate and resolve research problems and issues as they arise
Mobilize and coordinate those involved in projects
Ensure implementation of necessary technical resources to meet targets and deadlines
Execute & develop new formulas for more complex makeup projects
Monitor the quality and conformity of formulas
Provide scientific expertise and play an advisory role to ensure projects run smoothly; act as a project champion
Provide training and mentoring to technical project staff
Identify new efficacious raw materials suitable for product development
Interface with technical support groups including safety, regulatory, microbiology, analytical, Demi-grand and manufacturing
Have a clear and shareable vision of the objective, goal, and consumer insight for each project
Keep up to date with competitor landscape and project benchmarks
Have extensive inter-departmental / inter-divisional company interaction (e.g. Marketing, Manufacturing) and externally
Potentially manage some external vendor relationships when applicable to projects assigned

You Have
A minimum of a Bachelor s Degree in science or engineering is required
Masters / PhD in a natural science (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Material Science) is preferred
5+ years of experience in cross-category cosmetic/makeup formulation (Eye, Lip, and Face) required
Experience in OTC/SPF/sun-protection desirable
Experienced with SPF product development for US & global launches desirable
Knowledge with FDA/OTC & ISO requirements desirable
Knowledge with global regulatory requirements desirable
Excellent communication, presentation and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to share and teach in the area of expertise with experts and non-experts alike
An established self-awareness, in terms of understanding your own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power privilege, and stereotypes
Authorization to work in the US on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.