Lead Skin & Sun Care Formulation Scientist

Croda (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Medical insurance coverage

Leave benefits

Job summary

Croda Singapore IBP office is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist for Sun & Skin Care. You will design experiments, manage cross-functional collaborations, and provide technical expertise to support product development and commercial success.

You will lead multiple NPD and EPD projects, translate complex data into actionable insights, and support claims substantiation through clinical and in-vitro testing. The role involves mentoring team members and engaging with external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field; MSc/PhD preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in skin/sun clinical testing for claims support.
• Experience in external collaborations and partnerships.
• Publications and presentations at technical conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments for skin and sun care formulations.
• Lead multiple NPD, EPD, and Open Innovation projects independently.
• Provide expert technical support to sales and marketing teams.
• Identify external technology partners to address market needs and manage collaborations.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear insights for R&D, Sales, and Marketing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead product development and claims substantiation.
• Develop and implement new skin/sun testing protocols for product claims.
• Manage consumer research activities to support product claims and development.
• Write scientific reports with robust statistics to support claims and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations governing product label claims.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

MSc or PhD preferred

Tools

Corneometer

TEWL meter

Skin color meter

Hydration assessment tooling

Job description

Croda Singapore IBP office is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist for Sun & Skin Care. You will design experiments, manage cross-functional collaborations, and provide technical expertise to support product development and commercial success.

You will lead multiple NPD and EPD projects, translate complex data into actionable insights, and support claims substantiation through clinical and in-vitro testing. The role involves mentoring team members and engaging with external partners.