R&D Coordinator – Innovation & New Product Development

Chromavis Fareva; Offanengo; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative firm is seeking an R&D Coordinator to lead the development of new products in the cosmetics industry. This role involves coordinating between various departments, ensuring timely project execution, and managing technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in R&D project management, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation, and contribute to exciting new product launches that set trends in the market. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about product development, this opportunity is for you.

Competenze

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience or technical diploma with 10+ years.
• Solid background in R&D project management in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry.

Mansioni

• Ensure timely execution of R&D development steps in line with project priorities.
• Organize and manage R&D project folders and documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for sample and data collection.

Conoscenze

R&D project management

Technical writing

Data management

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Formazione

Master’s degree in relevant field

Technical diploma

Strumenti

COPTIS

Descrizione del lavoro

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.