Senior Lead, Natural Product Development & Scale-Up

Keracol; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Keracol is seeking a Head of Natural Product Development in Leeds to lead R&D activities across natural products and sustainable cosmetics. This senior position blends scientific leadership with project management, driving R&D programmes and fostering external partnerships.

Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry and substantial industrial experience. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000+. The role primarily takes place in the office and laboratory with no routine travel required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial R&D, preferably within cosmetics.
• Experience supporting product scale-up and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and client-funded R&D projects relating to natural products.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the laboratory environment.
• Act as a technical lead during discussions with clients and partners.

Skills

Project management

Analytical method development

Technical writing

Autonomy

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chromeleon software

Job description

Keracol is seeking a Head of Natural Product Development in Leeds to lead R&D activities across natural products and sustainable cosmetics. This senior position blends scientific leadership with project management, driving R&D programmes and fostering external partnerships.

Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry and substantial industrial experience. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000+. The role primarily takes place in the office and laboratory with no routine travel required.