Job Description
A great opportunity for a candidate looking for a Senior R&D Opportunity. This role will require leading the research and development of new product platforms in a growing R&D team.
The R&D project lead will exhibit a wide combination of skills ranging from project management to applied research. This is an active lab position. The position requires a passion for innovation with extensive cross functional engagement. You will combine creative and technical laboratory skills, pushing the boundaries in new technologies to create innovative new products. This is a multifaceted role, intended to drive multiple new product initiatives to deliver our global ambitions.
Role deliverables and responsibilities:
1. Lead R&D activities (chemical, formulation and microbiological) in the execution of renovation (product changes/enhancements) and innovation projects.
2. Define R&D project plans and goals, identify critical project tasks and set priorities together with the R&D formulation chemist and microbiologist.
3. Ensure projects are managed using appropriate project management tools including scoping, milestone achievements, scheduling, quality and cost with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Work with the R&D team to identify, develop and create new product formulations and assist in creating new product attributes.
5. Develop laboratory screening methods and analytical testing capabilities that quickly assess product feasibility or issues.
6. Interpret R&D results and communicate results to R&D team, cross-functionally and to senior leadership via informal and formal updates, reports and presentations.
7. Day-to-day R&D lab management - RA, SSOW, materials ordering & storage, SDS management, etc.
8. Manage new R&D formulation trials & scale-up of approved formulations, to include identification of critical process variables for production, manufacturing specifications, including providing in-put on new product pilot and manufacturing equipment.
9. Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness when solving issues that arise during the development process. Can trouble shoot technical issues and provide appropriate recommendations.
10. Flexibility, adaptability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking, R&D environment.
11. Write and/or review procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.
12. Develop internal business partnerships with functions including marketing, strategic demand, technical, packaging, regulatory, production, engineering, quality.
13. Provide technical input to quality, technical, engineering and operations departments on chemistry as required to resolve technical issues.
14. Provide technical and managerial guidance and informal and formal feedback to R&D team.
15. Explore innovation opportunities for our core technology, new technologies and product categories and other technical platforms as part of the Global Innovation Strategy.
16. Keep abreast of raw materials, new technologies, processing methodology and marketing trends in existing/emerging technologies.
About you:
17. A minimum of an Honours Bachelor's degree in science - chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering.
18. A minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, Innovation or Product Development.
19. Exhibit strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical and organisational skills.
20. Strong working knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and packaging, lab equipment, analytical methods and Design for Manufacturing principles.
21. An excellent understanding of regulatory and compliance guidelines within the cosmetic industry.
22. Strong aptitude for IT and analytical tools, software utilising Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel and databases.
23. Solid business acumen, problem-solving skills and results focused.
24. Highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic
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