Visionary Skin & Sun Care Applications Lead

CRODA SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

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Job summary

Croda Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist to spearhead skin and sun care formulation projects, drive technical investigations, and align development with our 2030 Growth Strategy. You will lead teams across R&D, Sales, and Marketing to deliver innovative products.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or cosmetic science with at least five years in skincare formulation, plus hands-on experience with in vitro SPF, corneometer, and TEWL testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in skincare industry formulation with proven expertise in skin and sun care formulations and testing methods such as in‑vitro SPF, corneometer, and TEWL.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to develop novel skin and sun care formulations, using data-driven analysis to troubleshoot and guide research progression.
• Lead multiple New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), and Open Innovation projects independently, ensuring delivery of high-quality technical data and formulations on schedule.
• Provide expert technical support to sales and marketing teams by responding to customer inquiries, recommending products, and delivering technical training internally and during client visits.
• Identify and engage external technology partners to address market needs, managing collaborative innovation projects and facilitating internal stakeholder alignment.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights for diverse business groups including R&D and Sales & Marketing.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional, regional, and global teams to influence stakeholders and achieve project milestones.
• Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to connect technical insights across technologies and market applications.
• Contribute proactively to high-level business strategy supporting long-term innovation and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Skincare formulation

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

NPD/EPD/Open Innovation

In vitro SPF

Corneometer

TEWL

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Cosmetic Science

MSc or PhD preferred

Job description

Croda Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist to spearhead skin and sun care formulation projects, drive technical investigations, and align development with our 2030 Growth Strategy. You will lead teams across R&D, Sales, and Marketing to deliver innovative products.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or cosmetic science with at least five years in skincare formulation, plus hands-on experience with in vitro SPF, corneometer, and TEWL testing.