R&D Coordinator - Innovation & New Product Development

JR Italy; Offanengo; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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An established industry player is seeking an R&D Coordinator to spearhead innovation and product development. This role involves managing the entire R&D process, ensuring timely execution of projects, and facilitating effective communication across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in R&D project management within the cosmetics or pharmaceutical sectors and demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive innovation and shape the future of product development.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in R&D project management in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.
• Master's degree or technical diploma with extensive experience.

Mansioni

• Ensure timely execution of R&D development steps and manage project documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and monitor testing prior to product launch.

Conoscenze

R&D project management

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

English language skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Formazione

Master's degree

Technical diploma

Strumenti

COPTIS

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Chromavis Fareva

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The R&D Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the on-time execution of all development phases from brief reception to product collection and/or new product launch. Acting as a central point of coordination at the R&D level, the role ensures smooth communication across departments and acts as a technical liaison between Marketing, Production, Industrialization, Regulatory, Sampling, Stability, Compatibility, and Tech Transfer teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of all R&D development steps in line with project priorities;
• Collect and clarify initial project data in collaboration with Marketing and/or Business Development to enable R&D to begin formulation work;
• Set up, track, and report on the progress of R&D activities for each development project;
• Analyze R&D project workflows and propose continuous improvement actions;
• Organize and manage R&D project folders, ensuring structured documentation from brief to product release;
• Prepare and centralize technical documentation (processes, specifications, formulas, test results) required throughout the R&D development phase;
• Verify the accuracy of R&D data and ensure effective internal sharing for project management;
• Monitor the planning and completion of all internal/external testing prior to launch (challenge test, safety testing, stability, pilot runs, compatibility checks, regulatory approvals...);
• Coordinate with suppliers or external labs for sample and data collection when needed.
• Ensure full alignment with Marketing requests from a technical standpoint;
• Support or contribute to the drafting of Product Technical Data Sheets;
• Assist in identifying and recommending appropriate formulas in response to briefs, balancing technical, industrial, sales, and regulatory considerations;
• Proactively contribute to innovation watch: analyze new product launches, monitor technical trends (new concepts, raw materials, textures...);
• Propose new innovative concepts or formulas to Marketing and R&D;
• Stay connected with suppliers to gather insights on emerging trends;
• Participate in supplier workshops, raw material exhibitions, customer events, and trend-related activities.
• Attend and contribute to internal project review meetings;
• Raise alerts to management in case of project delays or risks to the timeline.

Skills Required

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or technical diploma with over 10 years of experience in a similar role;
• Solid background in R&D project management within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of R&D processes and product development flows;
• Skilled in technical writing and R&D project data management (raw materials, formulas, process data);
• Proficient in MS Office and R&D-specific IT tools (e.g., COPTIS);
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong organizational and planning abilities;
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines;
• Team spirit, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.