Manager (Formulation Development - Personal Care)

Job Description:

• Customer Engagement and Product Development: Lead customer engagement efforts to understand market needs and guide the development of personal care formulations & manage the end-to-end product development process, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and industry standards.
• Formulation Design and Sustainability: Facilitate the design of safe and sustainable formulations in line with international product life-cycle design criteria and best practices, focusing on innovation and performance.
• Formulation Risk Assessment: Implement planned risk assessment programs for new formulations, ensuring accurate and transparent communication regarding product safety and performance, including the preparation of relevant documentation.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Spearhead initiatives to enhance the sustainability of the personal care product portfolio, utilizing advanced formulation techniques and conducting stability studies to optimize product performance.
• Team Development : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to your team, fostering a deep understanding of formulation techniques and processes & encourage the development of a library of formulations aligned with current market trends.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
• PhD is an added advantage.

Requirements:

• 10 years of working experience in formulation development, ideally within the FMCG or personal care industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in team management and leadership.
• Familiarity with designed experimentation and statistical data analysis is a plus.
• Proven experience conducting clinical trials for skin and hair care products.
• Strong project management skills and a self-starting attitude.