Research and Development Specialist (Beauty / Personalcare)

PT. Indonesia Premium Goods (Elvicto & Iswhite); Bekasi; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company in Indonesia is seeking a Research and Development Specialist to advance their beauty and personal care product line. The role requires conducting market research, developing new products, and collaborating with internal teams for successful launches. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of R&D experience, particularly within health and beauty. The company values innovation and quality, aiming to compete in global markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D, preferably in health and beauty.
• Keeping up with market trends in products and ingredients.
• In-depth understanding of skincare and cosmetic development processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify trends and customer preferences.
• Analyze customer feedback for new product development.
• Collaborate with teams to generate innovative product ideas.

Skills

Scientific research methods

Formulation development

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Research and Development Specialist (Beauty / Personalcare)

Responsibilities

1. Conduct market research to identify trends, product benchmarks, customer preferences, and competitive landscape in the cosmetic industry (including quality, design and pricing).
2. Analyse customer feedback and sales data to gain insights for new product development opportunities.
3. Responsible for developing new products for new launches and existing products, including formulation development, product validation, raw material qualification, spec preparation, and halal/BPOM registration.
4. Collaborate with RND team, suppliers, and internal teams to generate innovative cosmetic product ideas and concepts and translate consumer insights and trends into actionable product features, designs and regulatory deliverables.
5. Work closely with design, manufacturing, and marketing teams to align product development efforts with brand guidelines and marketing strategies.
6. Coordinate product testing and prototyping activities to validate designs, functionality, and quality; gather feedback from internal stakeholders and panelists to refine product iterations.
7. Formulate name, unique selling point, copy brief for packaging, product claims for product launching and conduct training to the internal team on overall product knowledge.
8. Oversee quality and safety testing of products and ensure formulas are ready for mass production; conduct inspections for each batch of received products.
9. Establish and maintain strong relationships with local and overseas vendors, optimize formulations and improve product quality including pricing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D, preferably in health and beauty (skincare and beauty brands).
• Keeping up with market trends, both local and international, regarding products, ingredients, and consumer needs.
• Proficiency in scientific research methods, formulation development, and regulatory compliance is essential.
• In-depth understanding of skincare and cosmetic product development processes, including formulation techniques, ingredient functionality, and manufacturing methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills required.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Company Overview

Indonesia Premium Goods (IPG) is a wellness and lifestyle company committed to delivering safe, high-quality products driven by scientific research and advanced technology. We strive to be an industry leader in Indonesia and global markets by fostering a fast, resilient, and responsive work culture. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, IPG continues to build a solid foundation to compete globally and create meaningful value for consumers.

Company Values

• S : Speed & Focus On Quality
• T : Tough
• A : Achievement Orientation
• R : Responsive