Senior Researcher - Formula Development

Job Title

Senior Researcher - Formula Development

Job Details

• Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
• Country / City: India / Mumbai
• Company: Beiersdorf India Service Private Limited
• Job Function: Research Development

Job Summary

The Researcher Formulation Development will contribute to developing innovative products and improving existing formulations within the body/ skin category. This role focuses on hands-on formulation work, supporting project execution, and delivering high-quality RD output within defined timelines under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: - Deliver medium complex Innovation projects. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the consumer, Scientific background and respective category in relevant geographies.
• Insight Technology Management: -Generate and manage consumer Insights, integrating and converting them into innovation projects across the regions. Connecting it with deep scientific understanding on Physiology Technology.
• Open Innovation: - Scout for new, relevant technologies from a network of new and existing partners. Contribute in new product development through said partnerships.
• Workflow know how: Job holders should be aware of general product development and innovation management processes and is also expected to develop expertise in various internal RD data management tools.
• Organizational Tasks: He/She is expected to manage lab management topics like general safety, raw material management, waste management etc.
• Co-ordination Exchange: He/ She is expected to participate in several cross-regional RD work groups. He/ She is also expected to be a single point contact for several key suppliers/external partners.
• Category Business Knowledge: Basic understanding of business cases and financials is expected.
• Stakeholder Management: Job holders should be able to influence and drive decision with key stakeholders in alignment with department head on projects and categories.

Your Profile

Technical Functional Expertise

• Strong foundation in basic sciences, formulation science, stability monitoring, and product development processes with minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to identify and resolve formulation and process-related technological challenges.
• Basic understanding of skin biology and its relevance to formulation performance.

Communication Stakeholder Management

• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas confidently to individuals and groups using appropriate language and style.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build productive working relationships across functions.

Analytical Presentation Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Methodical, systematic, and logical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong collaboration mindset with a customer- and consumer-oriented approach.
• Ability to motivate self and others, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

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