Toothpaste Formulation Specialist (PHD MUST)

MG; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on cutting-edge oral care

Access to state-of-the-art labs

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Job summary

MG in India is seeking a PhD-level Formulation Scientist to lead end-to-end toothpaste product development, from concept to lab-scale prototyping and scale-up.

You will design formulations with fluoride, abrasives, and enamel-active agents, optimize sensory attributes, and ensure regulatory compliance across FDA/EU/BIS/CDSCO frameworks.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or Material Science.
• Experience in oral care product R&D (toothpaste, mouthwash or dentifrices).
• Proficiency in formulation design with rheology modifiers, abrasives, surfactants and enamel actives.
• Hands-on with stability testing protocols (ICH, USP, ISO) and aging/challenge testing.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA, EU, BIS, CDSCO) for oral care products.
• Experience with sensory evaluation panels and consumer testing methodologies.
• Preferred: patent drafting experience in personal care or oral health formulations.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for predictive formulation or ingredient mapping.
• Background in microbiome research or probiotic oral care formulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation development from concept ideation to lab-scale prototyping, stability testing, and scale-up readiness.
• Design and validate formulations using active ingredients (fluoride, hydroxyapatite, enzymes) and functional excipients to meet performance, safety, and regulatory targets.
• Optimize sensory attributes (flavor, texture, foam, aftertaste) while ensuring clinical efficacy in abrasion, remineralization, and enamel protection.
• Collaborate with analytical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to translate lab prototypes into compliant, manufacturable, and shelf-stable commercial products.
• Stay ahead of global trends: microbiome-friendly actives, natural surfactants, biodegradable polymers, and AI-assisted predictive formulation modeling.
• Prepare technical dossiers, safety assessments, and patent documentation for new formulations.

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Cosmetic Science / Chemistry / Material Science

Job description

About The Opportunity

A fast-scaling innovation-driven consumer healthcare and personal care R&D company in India, we pioneer next-generation oral care formulations that merge clinical efficacy, sensory appeal, and sustainable chemistry. We’re building toothpaste and oral hygiene products that outperform global benchmarks—in whitening, cavity protection, sensitivity relief, and microbiome balance—with science-backed formulations that delight end-users and win in competitive retail markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end formulation development for new toothpaste products—from concept ideation to lab-scale prototyping, stability testing, and scale-up readiness.
• Design and validate formulations using active ingredients (fluoride, hydroxyapatite, enzymes, etc.) and functional excipients to meet performance, safety, and regulatory targets.
• Optimize sensory attributes (flavor, texture, foam, aftertaste) while ensuring clinical efficacy in abrasion, remineralization, and enamel protection.
• Collaborate with analytical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to translate lab prototypes into compliant, manufacturable, and shelf-stable commercial products.
• Stay ahead of global trends: microbiome-friendly actives, natural surfactants, biodegradable polymers, and AI-assisted predictive formulation modeling.
• Prepare technical dossiers, safety assessments, and patent documentation for new formulations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or Material Science
• Experience in oral care product R&D specifically toothpaste, mouthwash, or gel-based dentifrices
• Proficiency in formulation design using rheology modifiers, abrasives, surfactants, and enamel active agents
• Hands‑on with stability testing protocols (ICH, USP, ISO), accelerated aging, and challenge testing
• Knowledge of global regulatory standards (FDA, EU, BIS, CDSCO) for oral care products
• Experience with sensory evaluation panels and consumer testing methodologies
• Preferred
• Patent drafting experience in personal care or oral healthcare formulations
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for predictive formulation or ingredient synergy mapping
• Background in microbiome research or probiotic oral care formulations

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Work on cutting-edge oral care innovations with direct impact on global markets
• Access to state-of-the-art formulation labs and cross-functional R&D teams
• Competitive compensation, performance-linked bonuses, and professional growth pathways

Skills: efficacy,testing,healthcare,design,enamel,formulation,sensory evaluation,pharmaceutical sciences,oral care,chemistry,stability testing