Senior Research Associate

Himalaya Wellness Europe; Dubai; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Himalaya Wellness Europe in Dubai leads the R&D portfolio for the Baby Care franchise, translating clinical science into credible consumer-facing claims and doctor-detailing materials to accelerate speed-to-market.

You will partner with Brand, Regulatory, and Medical Marketing teams to define product targets, gather evidence, and strengthen the innovation pipeline for pediatric skin care.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of infant skin biology and Indian baby care rituals.
• Ability to translate complex clinical science into consumer and HCP narratives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory landscape for Baby Care claims.

Responsabilités

• Drive the R&D portfolio across NPDs and EPDs within Baby Care.
• Partner with Brand teams to define product target profiles and priorities.
• Evaluate market trends, literature, and insights to identify unmet needs.
• Identify technologies and ingredients to strengthen future pipeline.
• Develop regulatory compliant claims and substantiation strategies.
• Translate clinical data into credible consumer communication for multiple audiences.
• Review artwork to align with substantiation plans and study outcomes.
• Support Medical Marketing with doctor-detailing materials and tools.
• Propose impactful demos communicating safety, efficacy and ingredient science.
• Maintain master repository for actives, evidence and claims grids.

Connaissances

Infant skin biology

Indian baby care rituals

Science translation

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

PhD, MD, PharmD or Master’s in Cosmetic Science/Life Sciences/Medical Marketing or related field

Description du poste

Role Description

Based in Dubai and reporting to the Head of Skin Sciences within the Discovery Sciences Group, you will lead the R&D Portfolio of the Himalaya Baby Care franchise across NPDs and EPDs. You will identify unmet needs and emerging opportunities, translating them into relevant concepts for the innovation pipeline. You will be responsible for claims ideation, evidence generation, and substantiation strategies. You will translate product science tailored for infant skin into robust and differentiated consumer-facing claims and doctor-detailing material, ensuring speed-to-market while driving technical credibility, product superiority, and portfolio growth.

Company Culture

At Himalaya, we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to the professional growth of our employees and encourage continuous learning and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Life Sciences, Medical Marketing, or related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the R&D portfolio across NPDs and EPDs within the Baby Care franchise, ensuring clear differentiation and competitive positioning.
• Partner with Brand teams to define product target profiles, technical requirements, and innovation priorities from concept to launch.
• Evaluate market trends, scientific literature, consumer insights, and HCP perspectives to identify unmet needs and develop differentiated product concepts.
• Identify emerging technologies, ingredients, and scientific advancements to strengthen the future innovation pipeline of the Baby Care franchise.
• Develop regulatory compliant and scientifically sound claims, reasons-to-believe, and evidence-generation strategies, including design and interpretation of clinical studies.
• Translate complex clinical and technical data into clear, compelling, and credible communication for consumers, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Review artwork and communication materials to ensure alignment with substantiation plans, scientific evidence, formulation benefits, and study outcomes.
• Support Medical Marketing through doctor-detailing materials, scientific communication tools, FAQs, and educational content.
• Propose impactful demos to communicate product safety, mildness, efficacy, and ingredient science across promotional, e-commerce, and educational platforms.
• Maintain the master repository for actives, clinical evidence, claims grids, substantiation assets, and artwork.

Required Expertise

• Deep knowledge of infant skin biology and Indian baby care rituals.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and clinical science into compelling consumer, HCP, and commercial narratives.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape governing Baby Care products and claims.

Behavioral & Language Skills

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, and Senior Leadership teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and portfolio-management mindset.
• High accountability, proactive ownership, and collaborative approach.
• Hindi language is an advantage for KOL and HCP engagement.