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Post : Senior R&D Designer
Job Description
Superior Innovation & Project Management
• Lead formulation design & deployment work for innovations to deliver superior and consumer winning products OTIF & FTR, as per business ambition
• Lead innovation projects, convert market insights into business opportunities including designing for channels.
• Competition & trends mapping. Lead innovations based on latest market trends in skin care/cleansing worldwide
• In depth understanding on differential product formats including face/body cleansers – including face scrubs/masks/toners etc,
• Lead Interactions with key suppliers for 3P open innovation initiatives
• Facilitate information flow for clearances (SEAC/ environmental/ Regulatory/ competitive challenges, PR etc.)
• Product manufacturing - hardware understanding for processing of skin care & cleansing formulations. Responsible for lab, pilot & MPT batches
• Responsible to deliver Technical Transfer via PLM for the sourcing and supply chain, according to agreed quality standards
• Lead the new / alternate RM approval process working closely with suppliers and internal supply management teams
• Conduct product stability studies in coordination with packaging team.
• Analyse consumer complaints and provide feedback to Quality assurance.
• Build and maintain strong networks with cross functional (global / local brand, CMI, SC etc) and BU teams
• Responsibility will also include interfaces with senior stakeholders i.e. brand managers, R&D managers across skin category, factory/SC teams etc.
Support Required :
• Support claims at RCF. Responsible for Legal & regulatory clearances for pack claims & advertorials.
• Clinical & in vitro/ex vivo testing for tone enhancement, exfoliation, Anti-acne, skin hydration - esp in Face cleansing domain - as necessary to support claims
• Coordinate with CTI / CMI teams for consumer insights & product testing
• Lead the agenda on regulatory compliances
• Support value improvement program on Face cleanser formulations
Candidate Profile
Postgraduate in Pharmacy (M. Pharm)/Chemistry/ Cosmetic Technology.
4-6 years of skin care formulation development experience (specifically as a hands-on formulation and processing of skin care & cleansing formats)
Skill set :
• Fair understanding on ingredient chemistry, understanding of new product design and processing of personal care products with core experience & expertise in skin care & cleanser formulation development.
• Basic understanding of IPR / agreement process for projects involving exchange of confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with cross functional partners and external parties to lead the project work.
• Working knowledge of the claims challenge and substantiation process.
• Basic understanding of sustainability.
• Business acumen – basic level
• Excellent Project management skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
Additional Information
Experience : 4-6 years
Qualification : M.Pharm, M.Sc
Location : Mumbai
Industry Type : Pharma / Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Skin Care
End Date : 25th February, 2023
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