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 : Sr. Associate Scientist
Job Purpose:
The position is to execute Personal Care / Home Care product development programs for assigned brands/region by partnering with commercial & supply chain teams and by introducing new innovative products which cater to 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 job executes more complex development projects and/or multiple support projects. It develops and selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures. Also develops and recommends product quality, process and/or packaging specifications. Such assignments require selection of appropriate methods, tests and procedures. In this role the individual would also support funding the growth program of the organization by exploring 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 programs.
Key Accountabilities:
• Driving Sustainable growth by developing new innovative products to meet consumer/business need
• Partner with stakeholders within GTC and outside GTC (such as marketing, supply chain etc.) to drive sustainable business growth.
• Gain expertise of Personal care / Home care fundamentals and independently lead pilot plant activities with strong focus on EOHS & Quality.
• Develop strong business acumen (end to end business understanding) by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions.
• Constantly identify opportunities to improve processes with clear focus improving speed to market for all existing & new products.
• Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
• Leverage performance management & development process to improve self-performance & capability.
• Execute Personal care / Home care technology product development projects independently for all existing & new product bundles, from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
• Gain thorough understanding of product portfolio and related regulatory requirements for the assigned geography.
• Initiate and Implement new ideas and programs in the spirit of continuous improvement in R&D.
• 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
• M.Sc./ Ph.d (Organic Chemistry), M.Pharm Pharmaceutics,
• Ph.D (Synthetic chemistry or pharmacy).Knowledge and/or experience in product development.
• Industrial experience in formulation development in FMCG or a Pharma company preferably in development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products.
• Should have MSc or Ph.D in chemistry/ Pharmacy with minimum 5 years experience in Cosmetic/ Pharma product development with a reputed FMCG/Pharma company
• Strong analytical ability and result orientation
• Experience in preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/ Relaunches to ensure smooth technology transfer to plant
Additional Information
Experience : 5 years
Qualification : M.Pharm, M.Sc, Ph.D
Location : Mumbai
Industry Type : Pharma
Functional Area : R&D
End Date : 30th December, 2019
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