Asst. R&D Manager

Job Description

ABOUT UNILEVER:Be part of the world s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that strive to improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us every day. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we ll work to help you become a better you!We are looking to hire an Assistant R&D Manager for Lakme skin care based in MumbaiSuperior Innovations and Project Management

• Lead formulation design & deployment work for innovations & cost saving initiatives to deliver superior and consumer winning products OTIF & FTR, as per business ambition
• Lead innovation projects translating technical & market insights into business opportunities including designing for channels.
• Competition & trends mapping. Lead innovations based on latest market trends in skin care worldwide
• In depth understanding on differential sensories & product formats
• Lead innovations involving skin care bio actives & sunscreen technologies
• Lead Interactions with key suppliers for open innovation initiatives
• Facilitate information flow for clearances (SEAC/ environmental/ Regulatory/ competitive challenges, PR etc.)
• Product manufacturing - hardware understanding for processing of skin care & cleansing formulations. Responsible for lab, pilot & batches for Lakme skin.
• Responsible to deliver Technical Transfer via PLM for the sourcing and supply chain, according to agreed quality standards
• Supporting factory teams for OTIF product launches, rollouts & continuous improvement in quality
• Lead the new / alternate RM approval process working closely with suppliers and internal supply management teams
• Conduct product stability studies in coordination with packaging team.
• Analyze consumer complaints and provide feedback to Quality assurance.
• Build and maintain strong networks with cross functional (Brand, CMI, SC etc) and R&D Cluster teams
• Responsibility will also include interfaces with senior stakeholders i.e. SC/brand directors & their teams, R&D managers across skin category, factory/SC teams etc.

Support on

• Execute and support clinical & in vitro/ex vivo testing plan for skin care products. Includes studies like Skin tone management, Anti-ageing, skin hydration etc.
• Lead RCF agenda for Lakme skin. Responsible for Legal & regulatory clearances for pack claims & advertorials.
• Coordinate with CTI / CMI teams for consumer insights & product testing
• Lead the agenda on regulatory compliances

Skill Set

• Good knowledge of ingredient chemistry, understanding of new product design and processing of personal care products with core experience & expertise in skin care formulation development.
• Basic understanding of IPR / agreement process for projects involving exchange of confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with cross functional partners and external parties to lead the project work.
• Working knowledge of the claims challenge and substantiation process.
• Basic understanding of statistical tools and complex data analysis.
• Basic understanding of sustainability.
• Understanding on 6Ps & business essentials
• Excellent Project management skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills

QualificationsPostgraduate in Pharmacy (M. Pharm)/Chemistry/ Cosmetic TechnologyExperienceAt least 8 to 10-years of skin care formulation development experience (specifically as a hands-on formulation and processing of Sunscreens & differential skin care & cleansing formats),

Keyskills :
researchbusiness developmentdeliverymanagementmarketingnew product designcontinuous improvement facilitationskin carecost savingsupply chainpersonal careproduct designopen innovationequipment supply