Head of Personal Care Formulation & Innovation

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Minimum of 15 vacation days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, New Jersey, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead their Handsoap Personal Care R&D team. This role includes owning the product development lifecycle and integrating cutting-edge material science and innovations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 12 years of R&D experience along with a proven track record in team leadership. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of Research and Development experience within the CPG industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in direct people management.
• Demonstrated technical experience in formulation and scale-up of personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the R&D team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive exploration and integration of new surfactant chemistry.
• Manage product design and full development lifecycle.

Skills

Research and Development experience

Team leadership

Formulation of personal care products

Cross-organizational communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline

Masters Degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, New Jersey, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead their Handsoap Personal Care R&D team. This role includes owning the product development lifecycle and integrating cutting-edge material science and innovations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 12 years of R&D experience along with a proven track record in team leadership. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.