We are looking for a Senior Research Associate for New Product Development & Cosmetics/Personal Care Handling in our R&D.This position will be responsible for all phases of development of new consumer products and line extensions of existing product categories. Also be responsible for managing budgets and hitting COG targets.The essential functions and additional tasks are further clarified below.

All candidates MUST have prior cosmetics product development experience in creams, lotion, emulsion, Hair colours, Hair dyes, Face wash, Body wash and new cosmetic range,Ownership of new product development and new shade development work through all phases.

End-to-end product development responsibility to include:

- Product Innovation - works with respective Brand Managers to identify relevant trends in products, ingredients, formulas and packaging

- Product R&D (product, form, component innovation) directing in-house and third party R & D departments from Product Profiles through final approval

- Sourcing Management

- BOM (Bill of Materials) Development, Primary & Secondary Package development (functionality and structural design)

- Product Communication (Features/Benefits)

- Shade Matching

- Formula Approval

- Initial sample/Model development

- Setting of QA standards in COI and at Factory/Vendor

- Scaling up to Bulk production in the factories

- Understanding and implementing deviation in the Process in Factories

Desired Skills and Experience:

- 2-3 years experience in a key Product Development management role within cosmetic/beauty/HBA industry.

- Chemistry Degree is required; Cosmetic education is highly desirable.

- Knowledge/experience in domestic and international sourcing of components and raw materials

- Strong background in the product development process, to include, - Bill of Materials- Development and evaluation

- Interpretation skill- an eye for color and an eye for quality that can be interpreted for our consumer

- Strong organizational skills

- Speed to market

- Strong written and verbal communication skills - proven ability to take complicated information and summarize the key messages for a variety of audiences, and, writing samples is required.

- Strong analytical skills

- Able to be creative and work effectively influence peers serving a creative function.

- Results oriented, excellent ability to utilize and manage the organizations resources to achieve goals

- Able to work in fast paced, ambiguous work environment

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