Product Development Technologist

Edgewell Personal Care; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal care is seeking a Product Development Technologist to support new product development projects. This role involves coordinating technical development, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with partners. Ideal for a graduate in Cosmetic Science, this position offers excellent training, a collaborative team environment, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

25 days annual leave

Flexible hours

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Graduate with a background in Cosmetic Science eager to learn.
• Understanding of New Product Development Technologies.
• Knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

Responsibilities

• Support NPD projects by coordinating third-party technical development.
• Create and communicate product learning sheets and specifications.
• Handle technical queries related to product complaints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Team player

Education

Cosmetic Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Product Development Technologist 5553

Permanent, Full time (Hybrid Working)

Central London

Introducing Bulldog Skincare for Men

Bulldog Skincare for Men is an award-winning skincare company, now selling in 30 markets across the world. We’re known for our brilliantly formulated skincare products, which are purpose built for the specific needs of men’s skin. For regular, sensitive, oil prone, mature skin and tired skin, Bulldog has the answer, presented in a straightforward and characterful way to help men look and feel their best. Bulldog has always pushed boundaries to formulate its products as ethically as possible, from our revolutionary bamboo razor, to never using microbeads, ingredients from animal sources, synthetic fragrances, or artificial colours. We were also the first men’s skincare brand in the world to use sugarcane as a raw material in our packaging. It’s this disruptive approach that makes us a leader in our category, with exciting growth plans. We are now looking for a New Product Development Technologist to join us during this exciting period!

Role Overview

You will support NPD projects by coordinating third-party technical development and managing CPAs (timing, targets, markets). You will create and communicate product learning sheets and specifications for marketing and PR. Maintaining strong relationships with chemists, test houses, and fragrance houses is essential. You will also handle technical queries related to product complaints and monitor allergic reactions, following internal cosmetovigilance procedures. Regulatory responsibilities include ensuring all new products meet EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 and other international standards. This role is ideal for a Graduate with a background in Cosmetics Science eager to learn and make an impact.

Candidate Requirements

• Cosmetic Science Degree or equivalent
• Understanding of New Product Development Technologies
• Knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
• Passion for skincare
• Attention to detail
• Self-driven, results-oriented, with a focus on quality
• Project management skills
• Team player

Next Steps

If you’re interested in progressing your career with us, please apply online with your CV and salary expectations. We offer excellent training, a great team, and benefits including a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, 25 days annual leave, flexible hours, and a casual dress code.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We prohibit discrimination and foster an environment open to difference, aiming to bring joy to our products, customers, and colleagues worldwide.