Executive - R&D

Job description

**Key Responsibilities:** - Involved in all aspects of product formulation from the initial brief to final sign-off, and overseeing the manufacture of pilot batches and full-scale production - Lead the development of robust, stable, and effective formulations for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities - Formulate products and conduct research and analysis to support manufacturing operations, production, product, and process development - Develop new formulations as per business demands and innovation requirements. - Have in-depth knowledge of skincare and hair care products - Manage and execute development work for new products and the improvement of existing products - Lead technology transfer and scale-up operations to manufacture products in-house or at outsourced manufacturers - Conduct compatibility and product testing, shelf-life determination, process maintenance, and development - Maintain awareness of SOPs, cosmetic ingredients, GMP, and scale-up lab batches - Recommend ingredients and processes to improve the overall cost of each product and identify substitutes for raw materials - Responsible for research and development of new product formulations, from designing and formulating small batch lab prototypes to documentation, evaluation, and stability testing of a wide range of hair care products - Hands-on experience with surfactant-based formulations, in-depth knowledge of surfactants, conditioning agents, humectants, and different raw materials involved in hair care formulations - Provide technical leadership based on scientific principles for new products - Ability to work with ambiguity - Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cosmetics - We are seeking a candidate who can bring technical leadership and innovation to our team, driving the development of cutting-edge personal care products **Qualifications and Experience:** - B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology, B.Sc./M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, B.Pharm, M.Pharm. - Relevant experience in the personal care industry is essential, particularly in skin and hair care.