Associate Manager, Soap & Personal Care Innovation

Stryker Corporation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in product innovation is seeking a Product Development Specialist in the Personal Care Category. This role involves leading technical initiatives in product formulation, project management, and value engineering for soap products. Candidates must have 7-10 years of relevant experience and a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Cosmetology. The position requires strong competencies in product knowledge and effective communication, aiming to ensure compliance and innovation in product development.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in the Personal Care Category.
• Strong technical foundation in surfactant chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for soap development.
• Lead formulation and process development for bar soaps.
• Conduct plant trials and provide on-site technical support.
• Drive formulation development based on business objectives.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize formulations.

Skills

Product Knowledge

New Product Development

Food Technology and Trends

Food Regulations

Communicating Effectively

Self and Team Management

Planning & Decision Making

Customer Centricity

Ownership & Result Orientation

Product Formulation Process

Education

Master's Degree in Cosmetology/Chemical Engineering

Job description

A global leader in product innovation is seeking a Product Development Specialist in the Personal Care Category. This role involves leading technical initiatives in product formulation, project management, and value engineering for soap products. Candidates must have 7-10 years of relevant experience and a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Cosmetology. The position requires strong competencies in product knowledge and effective communication, aiming to ensure compliance and innovation in product development.