Research And Development Manager

Honasa Consumer Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Honasa Consumer Ltd. in Mumbai seeks a skilled Formulation Scientist to lead development of hair care and skincare formulations from concept to scale-up.

You will supervise pilot batches and coordinate production at in-house and contract manufacturers, ensuring robust, stable products and compliance with cosmetic regulations. The role requires deep knowledge of surfactants and conditioning agents, experience with regulatory requirements, and hands-on leadership to drive innovation in personal

Qualifications

• Involved in all aspects of product formulation from the initial brief to final sign-off.
• Overseeing the manufacture of pilot batches and full-scale production.
• Lead technology transfer and scale-up operations for in-house or outsourced manufacturers.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cosmetics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust formulations for manufacturing at third-party and in-house facilities.
• Develop new formulations as per business demands and innovation.
• Conduct compatibility and product testing, shelf-life determination, and stability testing.
• Provide technical leadership based on scientific principles for new products.

Skills

Formulation development

Cosmetic science

Surfactants knowledge

Scale-up expertise

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

Job description

• Involved in all aspects of product formulation from the initial brief to final sign-off, and overseeing the manufacture of pilot batches and full-scale production.
• Lead the development of robust, stable, and effective formulations for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities.
• Formulate products and conduct research and analysis to support manufacturing operations, production, product, and process development.
• Develop new formulations as per business demands and innovation requirements.
• Have in-depth knowledge of skincare and hair care products.
• Manage and execute development work for new products and the improvement of existing products.
• Lead technology transfer and scale-up operations to manufacture products in-house or at outsourced manufacturers.
• Conduct compatibility and product testing, shelf-life determination, process maintenance, and development.
• Maintain awareness of SOPs, cosmetic ingredients, GMP, and scale-up lab batches.
• Recommend ingredients and processes to improve the overall cost of each product and identify substitutes for raw materials.
• Responsible for research and development of new product formulations, from designing and formulating small batch lab prototypes to documentation, evaluation, and stability testing of a wide range of hair care products.
• Hands-on experience with surfactant-based formulations, in-depth knowledge of surfactants, conditioning agents, humectants, and different raw materials involved in hair care formulations.
• Provide technical leadership based on scientific principles for new products.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cosmetics.
• We are seeking a candidate who can bring technical leadership and innovation to our team, driving the development of cutting-edge personal care products

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology, B.Sc./M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, B.Pharm, M.Pharm.
• Relevant experience in the personal care industry is essential, particularly in skin and hair care.