Require Senior R&D Associate/Assistant Manager at Unilever

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Post : Sr R & D Associate/Assistant Manager - Appraisal & Claims

Job Description
The role involves Product Evaluation (Appraisal) & Claims Support to Innovation/5S Projects in Homecare. Business Support in Crisis e.g. Wargames, Quick response to Competitor Launches (through strong claims positioning of UL products to maintain / upgrade the Market position in competitive environment). Deliver strong product claims/ KBS to land Impactful innovations in market.

Key Job Responsibilities
• Recommendations for New technologies, its benefits, risks and gross negatives
• Robustness evaluation of these technologies for “Global” roll out.
• New Method development – for existing /new technologies – focused on “Consumer habits”
• Preparations of Support Strategy for new claims within the project accessing Digital Claims Tools/Databases/Documents
• Plan, co-ordinate or conduct the necessary tests internally or leverage the HC CTi Ecosystems partnership with Third parties/agencies to substantiate claims (Comms, Master Text, Print Digital etc.)
• Ensure Claims are signed-off and aligned across cross-functional project teams (Product Development, Cluster CTi teams Legal & Regulatory & Brand)
• Document & preparation of Claims dossiers using existing Digital Tools /Databases.
• Lead /Co-ordinate the KBS (Knowledge Based Selling) development to support POS demos, Activations etc to land impactful innovations within the market.

Candidate Profile
• Bachelors or Master’s in Science / Pharmacy / Cosmetic technology (B.Sc., B. Pharma, B. Cosmetic Tech. B. Tech)
• Previous Experience in FMCG products or Homecare will be added advantage
• Measurement science & Instrument Analysis & Applications, Knowledge of colour chemistry, Understanding of FMCG products will be added advantage
• Good communication skills (Written & Spoken English) & Conversant with MS-Office (Word, PPT & Excel)
• Good analytical and reasoning abilities

Additional Information
Qualification : B.Sc, B.Pharm, B.Tech
Location : Bangalore
Req ID: R-02982
Industry Type : Pharma / Healthcare / Clinical research
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 30th March, 2020