Research And Development Manager

We are looking for: Assistant Manager/Manager ( Technical Services and R&D Support)

The Assistant Manager/Manager ( Technical Services and R&D Support) will be responsible for supporting the research and development of new personal care products, specifically in the skincare, haircare, and body care categories. This includes assisting in the formulation, testing, and analysis of products, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

New Product Development

● Coming up with new ideas for products to be showcased to customers.

● Implementing new ideas received from Customers / Sales Team.

● Preparing formulations to meet the new product specifications/requirements.

● Guide the R&D team in preparing samples to meet the new product specifications/requirements.

● Visiting with Sales Team for Customer trial of the samples and obtaining Customer Approval.

● Documenting the formulation to ensure repeatability.

Providing samples/prototypes to meet Customer requirements

● Design formulations based on inputs provided by the Sales Team.

● Provide formulation to R&D executives for preparing samples and prototypes.

● Guiding the R & D Team in preparing samples/prototypes to meet the requirements.

● Testing the samples/prototypes to ensure they meet planned specifications/standards and Customer

requirements.

● Sending samples/ prototypes to Customers for Trials and working with Sales Team to obtain Customer

Approval.

● Refining the formulation based on Customer Feedback.

● Documenting the formulation to ensure repeatability.

● Participating in Customer meetings along with the Sales Team

-To provide information to Customers about ingredients & formulations.

-To understand Customer requirements for designing a new Product for Customers.

● Support the Sales team in answering customer queries

Technical Visits for Customer Engagement & Support:

● Customer Site Visits: Conducting on-site visits to customer locations to assess technical requirements and offer solutions.

● Technical Discussion with Customer - Providing hands-on detailed technicalities of products and technologies to customers, ensuring they understand the usage and benefits.

● Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving any issues with product performance or application during customer

visits.

● Technical Support: Offering expert advice and support to the internal R&D team on formulation developments and concepts creations.

● Feedback Collection: Gathering customer feedback during visits to refine products and address any concerns.

● Report Generation: Documenting findings and insights from technical visits to share with the internal team and to

ensure continuous improvement.

4.Leading Effectively

Requirements:

• B.Sc/B.Pharm/B.Tech in Cosmetic Science/B.Tech in Biotechnology/M.Sc in Chemistry
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in the personal care industry, with a focus on research and development for skincare, haircare, and/or body care products.
• In-depth knowledge of personal care products, ingredients, and technologies, specifically for skincare, haircare, and body care products.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in product testing and analysis.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in the personal care industry, specifically for skincare, haircare, and body care products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.
• Experience in the Personal care Industry is a must.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Contact: Ms. Deepika Verma