Mandarin-speaking R&D Formulation Lead, Personal Care

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia in Tangerang, Indonesia is seeking an experienced R&D Formulation Manager for cosmetics. You will lead formulation research, drive innovation in skincare, haircare, and body care, and oversee scale-up from lab to mass production.

The role requires strong emulsion technology expertise, Mandarin proficiency, and proven leadership to build a high-performing local R&D team while ensuring compliance with BPOM and global safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field with cosmetic industry experience.
• Minimum 7–10 years hands-on formulation experience in cosmetics or personal care.
• Proven track record of creating new formulations from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation research and develop new skincare, haircare, and body care formulas.
• Design and supervise laboratory trials, stability testing, and validation.
• Scale up from lab to mass production while ensuring quality and feasibility.
• Establish R&D roadmaps, protocols, and documentation standards.
• Maintain regulatory alignment with BPOM Indonesia and international cosmetic safety standards.
• Mentor and grow the local R&D formulation team in Indonesia.

Skills

Formulation Research & Development

Emulsion Technology

Surfactant Chemistry

Active Ingredient Incorporation

Stability Testing

Technical Scale-Up

Team Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge (BPOM/NMPA)

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Cosmetology/Chemical Engineering

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia in Tangerang, Indonesia is seeking an experienced R&D Formulation Manager for cosmetics. You will lead formulation research, drive innovation in skincare, haircare, and body care, and oversee scale-up from lab to mass production.

The role requires strong emulsion technology expertise, Mandarin proficiency, and proven leadership to build a high-performing local R&D team while ensuring compliance with BPOM and global safety standards.