Require Associate, Senior Associate Scientist at Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.

Post : Associate / Sr. Associate Scientist [Product Development - Personal Care / Home Care]

Job Purpose : The position drives execution of Personal & Home Care product development programs for the assigned brands/region by actively partnering with the commercial & supply chain and by introducing new innovative products which cater to the unmet consumer needs, modifications to existing formulae and simplification/harmonization of global bundles for the assigned geography, in compliance to safety standards, defined quality standards, FDA norms and government regulations. Additionally, this position also leads the technology transfer process of new products from lab/pilot scale development to commercial production phase at plants.

Job Context & Challenges:
This role executes & supports complex product development projects. It develops and selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures. Also develops and recommends product quality, process and/or packaging specifications. The incumbent drives funding the growth (FTG) by exploring potential opportunities to optimize cost through formula and process optimization as well as identifying new vendors for quality ingredients sourcing at low cost. As part of best place to work the incumbent needs to support Quality and EOHS system implementation at India Global Technology Centre.

The incumbent needs to work closely with other GTC’s and support/implement common programs. Within CP, the individual would interface with various departments and functions such as Supply chain, Packaging, Regulatory and Marketing/CIC so as to ensure timely completion of programs. As a part of Product Development, incumbent need to demonstrate ability to innovate with minimal guidance and execute the assigned programs independently.

Key Accountabilities :
• Drive sustainable business growth by continuously developing new innovative products that meet consumer need.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen (end to end business understanding) by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions to drive sustainable business growth.
• Gain thorough understanding of personal & home care product portfolio and related regulatory requirements for the assigned geography.
• Gain expertise of Personal care / Home care fundamentals and independently lead pilot plant initiatives with strong focus on EOHS & Quality.
• Independently execute personal & home care projects from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
• Constantly identify opportunities to improve systems & processes which can improve not just the product quality and safety but also improve speed to market for all existing & new products. Initiate and Implement new ideas and programs in the spirit of continuous improvement in R&D.
• Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
• Leverage Colgate’s performance management & development process to improve one’s own performance & capability.
• Lead supplier qualification programs for raw materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs.
• Process Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance to all relevant standards & processes. Ensure accurate documentation of processes, test results and project output.

Candidate Profile
• Should have a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or M.Pharma (Demonstrate mastery of Surfactant Chemistry, Fats & Oils)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Cosmetic / Pharma product development with a reputed FMCG/Pharma company.
• Highly Result Oriented & Strong Analytical Ability
• Experience in preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/ Re-launches to ensure smooth technology transfer to plant.

Additional Information
Experience : 2-3 years
Qualification : M.Pharm, M.Sc
Location : Mumbai
Industry Type : Pharma
Functional Area : Product Development - Personal Care / Home Care
End Date : 20th April, 2020