Cosmetics R&D Manager: Lead Skincare Formulations

Dermesse Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Statutory benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Dermesse Inc. is seeking an experienced R&D Manager (Cosmetics) to lead our research and development initiatives, supervising cosmetic formulation development, testing and quality assurance in alignment with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in cosmetics R&D or product development, strong leadership and project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication in English and Filipino.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of professional cosmetics R&D or product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic formulation, ingredient compatibility and stability testing.
• Familiarity with cosmetics regulatory frameworks and safety standards (ASEAN, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D team to conceptualize, develop and optimize new cosmetic formulations.
• Oversee product testing and QA to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources for R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and regulatory teams to ensure product viability and compliance.
• Develop SOPs for research methodologies and testing protocols.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, ingredients and best practices in cosmetics formulation.
• Document research findings and formulations per industry standards.
• Mentor and develop junior researchers, fostering innovation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure labeling and safety compliance.

Skills

Cosmetics R&D

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

English & Filipino communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Bachelor's in Cosmetic Science

Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Dermesse Inc. is seeking an experienced R&D Manager (Cosmetics) to lead our research and development initiatives, supervising cosmetic formulation development, testing and quality assurance in alignment with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in cosmetics R&D or product development, strong leadership and project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication in English and Filipino.