Job Summary
This leadership role will focus on testing of new and current materials to provide better understanding of attributes and efficacy of product line. You will support R&D initiatives to improve speed to market through effective product evaluation. This role is key in understanding and communicating product value, driving growth and revenue opportunities in the personal care market.
Job Description
Responsibilities
1 - You lead a global team to generate new data, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation, and providing direction to achieve business objectives.
2 - You provide guidance and technical direction on project briefs and oversee the experimental process, ensuring we meet quality and performance standards.
3 - You participate in experimentation on the bench with conventional and/or non-conventional/creative approaches that will lead to unique product claims and benefits.
4 - You lead multiple projects simultaneously, oversee project timelines, resources, and budgets to deliver successful outcomes.
5 - You manage external collaborations to deliver timely and meaningful results.
Decision making
Typically, you have the authority to make decisions related to technical direction, methodologies, approaches and product development processes. You can also make decisions related to project execution, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation within budget. Higher-level approvals are required for those related to significant budget allocations, strategic shifts, or major collaborations that have substantial financial or long-term implications.
What will it take
Job Competencies
Strategic mindset: Having a strategic mindset allows you to set clear direction and vision, identify market trends and opportunities, ensure product development efforts are strategically positioned to meet future consumer needs and aligned with the company’s overall strategy.
Communicates effectively: Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company’s objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts.
Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to
help the organization achieve its objectives
Plan and align: Planning and aligning to execute is essential for managing multiple projects effectively. It enables you to allocate resources, ensure research activities are synchronized with project timelines, execute projects with precision, maximize productivity and achieve desired outcomes.
Collaboration: Effective collaboration ensures you can harness the collective expertise and insights of various stakeholders including R&D teams, Marketing, regulatory affairs and external research partners. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced understanding of personal care product evaluation methodologies
- Intermediate knowledge of technical writing
- Intermediate knowledge of personal care industry key market trends
Position Requirements
Education: A bachelors degree or higher in a life science.
Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in personal care formulation or product testing, 2+ years in management
IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with a strong capability for presentation creation, Project management software.
Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English, Portuguese
Working arrangements: Hybrid working arrangements possible. To be discussed
Traveling required: Trade shows, customer and global lab visits as required.