AM - R&D (Thane)

Job description

Key Responsibilities - Develop and optimize formulations for skincare, haircare, and personal care products in line with business and consumer requirements. - Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and formulation to scale-up and commercialization. - Conduct laboratory trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and performance evaluations. - Collaborate with Procurement, Packaging Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches. - Identify and evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and formulation trends to drive innovation. - Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges during pilot and commercial production. - Maintain formulation documentation, technical specifications, batch records, and development reports. - Work closely with contract manufacturers (third-party manufacturers) to support technology transfer and production scale-up. - Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety guidelines. - Support cost optimization and reformulation initiatives without compromising product performance. Preferred Qualifications - Master's/Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline. - 58 years of experience in R&D/Formulation Development within the cosmetics, personal care, skincare, haircare, FMCG, or pharmaceutical industry. - Hands-on experience in developing emulsions, creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, conditioners, face washes, and other personal care formulations. - Strong understanding of raw materials, surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, and active ingredients. - Knowledge of formulation stability, product testing, GMP, and cosmetic regulatory requirements. - Experience working with third-party manufacturers and product commercialization is preferred.