Research Scientist

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Independently lead end-to-end formulation development and process design for personal care products across formats (creams, lotions, gels, deodorants, body oils, cleansing)
• Drive fast-track NPD ensuring OTIF timelines and First-Time-Right (FTR) commercialization
• Translate marketing concepts and consumer insights into technically feasible, cost-effective, and scalable formulations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment
• Perform technical scoping including literature review, benchmarking, ingredient selection, and formulation strategy
• Apply DoE and scientific approaches to optimize formulations for performance, stability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Conduct trend mapping and competitive intelligence to drive innovation and differentiation
• Identify opportunities and drive innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives
• Execute formulation trials, stability studies, and product evaluations considering performance, cost, packaging, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Lead pilot batches, scale-up, and technology transfer in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, QA, Analytical, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain) and manage external stakeholders (vendors, third-party manufacturers, labs)
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GDP, regulatory, and internal quality standards, maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Create product demos and technical tools to support business and product understanding
• Draft and validate product claims based on formulation and ingredient functionality, ensuring regulatory alignment
• Act as a technical partner to marketing, supporting Key Visuals (KV), A+ content, and product storytelling
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, processes, and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation and digital systems for project tracking and data management