This role of Category R&D Associate is to support the development of NPD, EPD & BDI initiatives based on relevant consumer insights for the bar soap format.
The R&D Associate will be responsible for formulation development, analytical testing and project planning to ensure all project milestones are met as per timelines.
- Lead regional technical developments on key bar soap initiatives for Reckitt's Dettol brand by leveraging prior experience/expertise to help drive pipeline growth.
- Oversee a small technical team on all aspects of development including bar soap formulation, processing, manufacture/scale-up and R&D capability in region.
- Develop technical plans to meet project brief objectives and conduct all technical testing to ensure high quality output & impact.
- Initiate and leverage partnerships with local and global raw material suppliers to deliver existing and new bar soap innovation needs.
- Work with R&D colleagues, regulatory and marketing to support and validate new bar soap claims.
- Partner with supply and quality to conduct all required industrial trials to ensure successful delivery; issue trial reports with findings/recommendations.
- Build a cohesive, motivated and professional team with a result-oriented culture, where personal responsibility/initiative, teamwork, and mutual respect are key.
- Be responsible for the development of his/her colleagues to enable them to achieve their full potential including formulation development experience on GP PC segments.
- Responsible for ensuring that all development activity within the team conforms to health & safety and quality requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree (Chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering or other relevant field of science).
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5-10 years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery.
- Experience of working in cosmetic formulation environment is desirable.
- Strong technical background in bar soap formulation and processing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a cross functional environment including marketing, supply, procurement, regulatory, clinical and legal team
- Oral & written communication skills to effectively provide feedback to reporting manager and cross functional team members.
- Global mindset, commercial understanding of corporate & operational business issues.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically, develop tactics and measurable implementation plans and able to transform solid thinking into action.
