R&D Associate, Dettol

Work with matrix team to identify relevant consumer insights and ensure they are at the forefront to develop formulas, new products, and technologies in support of brand initiatives.

• Lead key projects through the feasibility process as R&D representative.

• Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Packaging, and Consumer Insights team to develop, define and design studies to help progress projects to build out our portfolio.

• Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.

• Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across team and organization.

• Develop consumer focused technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation.

• Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development as per the Corporate Core Values.

• Deliver projects to launch on time, budget and to the appropriate performance standards, quality and cost.

• Responsible to ensure all required technical work is performed on time and according to the required standards, performing the required lab work and providing guidance to assistants /technicians if applicable.

• Builds detailed consumer & technical knowledge of respective areas of the product portfolio/ technologies and leverage this within day-to-day activities.

• Work with outside suppliers/teams to help deliver pipeline needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to Masters/Degree level (Chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, cosmetics, or other relevant science.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years R&D experience with a proven track record of R&D projects delivery.

• Experience of working in cosmetic formulation environment is desirable.

• Strong technical background in Personal care formulation, surfactants, 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.