Scientist Manager, Product Development, Skin Care

Procter & Gamble I'ntl Operations SA Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble I'ntl Operations SA Singapore Branch is seeking a scientist to lead end-to-end skin care product development at the Singapore Innovation Center. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize skin care products, partnering with global R&D and external suppliers.

The role emphasizes experimentation, data-driven decision making, and the creation of robust data packages to accelerate product design while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in Chemical Eng., Materials Science or related field.
• 2–5 years in product design or tech development.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and derive insights.
• Modeling and simulation experience is a plus.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong collaborative skills across multi-functional, multicultural teams.
• Clear communication of complex findings and stakeholder influence.
• Proactive problem solving and learning agility.
• High rigor and attention to detail; curiosity for innovation.
• Resilience in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end product development for Skin Product.
• Explore new materials and chemistries to design new skin care products.
• Develop & execute plans to optimize current products portfolio.
• Develop hypotheses, test methods, simulations to accelerate product design.
• Build robust data packages and provide actionable analysis.
• Partner closely with R&D teams globally and engage external suppliers.
• Contribute to technical strategy and IP roadmap.
• Learn and build IP strategy and moat.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Modeling & simulation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Curiosity for innovation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Job Location

SINGAPORE TC-BIOPOLIS

Job Description

Overview of role

Skin care continues to a key focus area for P&G and this position offers the opportunity for an individual to lead and shape future skin care product development and innovation programs, collaborate across multi-functional teams, and contribute directly to the next wave of Skin Care growth and sustainability transformation initiatives.

Your team

Located at the P&G Singapore Innovation Center at Biopolis, you will report to a R&D Director based locally and will be part of growing team of functional and technical experts in leading projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver end-to-end product development for Skin Product

• Explore new materials and chemistries to design new skin care products
• Develop & execute plans to optimize current products portfolio

Drive innovation and technical excellence

• Develop new hypotheses, test methods, experimentations & modelling to accelerate product design
• Build robust data packages and provide clear, actionable analysis for decision-making

Collaborate cross-functionally and externally

• Partner closely with R&D teams globally (in SGIC, KIC, BJIC and MBC)
• Engage with external suppliers and partners to enable rapid prototyping and execution

Lead and influence within the organization

• Contribute to technical strategy and innovation roadmap
• Learn and Build IP Strategy and wide moat

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 2-5 years relevant experience in product design or technology development
• Proven ability to design experiments, analyze data, and generate insights to drive decisions
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation is a big plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills across multi-functional and multicultural teams
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings and influence stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving and learning agility
• High level of rigor and attention to detail
• Curiosity and passion for innovation in consumer products
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment

About Us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157851

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals