Chief Principal Scientist-R&D

Piramal; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals company is seeking an experienced individual to lead their formulation development team for cosmetics and commodity products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in product development, particularly in topical formulations. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders and innovating product matrices. A strong background in chemistry and packaging regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product development of topical formulations.
• Experience managing a team of scientists.
• In-depth knowledge of cosmetics regulations and stability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation development team for cosmetics and commodity products.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Develop innovative product matrices cost-effectively.

Skills

Product development

People management

Understanding of polymers

Innovation in beauty category

GMP understanding

Education

M-Pharma-Pharmaceutics

M tech cosmetics

MSc. Cosmetics

Job description

Overview

The incumbent will lead the formulation development team for development of cosmetics and commodity products. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet the development timelines. Must have an innovation mindset to create a cost-effective product matrix of innovative products for the business. Candidate will be responsible for the development of quality products as per business requirements in a predefined network timelines. He/she should have thorough knowledge of chemistry of raw material and their potential activity/function in the products.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Marketing, Quality team, Analytical team, Packaging and Regulatory team
• External: Raw material vendors, Manufacturing units

Reporting

Reports to Senior Director- R&D, Packaging, Regulatory Affairs

Experience

10+ years of experience in product development of topical formulations for leave on and wash off products.

Competencies

• People management - managing a team of 4-5 Scientist
• Well versed with development of versatile dosage forms in Skin care-cosmetic (Creams, Gels, Lotions, face washes) and FMCG-commodity product range (specifically disinfectant segment)
• Understandes polymer science and the behavior of various polymers or thickening agents in terms of Rheology and their flow properties
• Understanding of Claims in the products and knowledge of extending claims matrix of existing and NPDs
• Innovation in beauty category and creation of differentiated product matrixes
• Understanding of basic GMP and good documentation practices
• Innovation mindset for developing differentiated innovative product with differentiated claims matrix
• Thorough understanding of Packaging and stability requirement for cosmetic products
• Thorough understanding of Cosmetic regulations

Qualifications

M-Pharma-Pharmaceutics/M tech cosmetics/MSc. Cosmetics