Cosmetic Product Innovation Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; George; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Product samples allowance

Access to state-of-the-art lab

Hybrid work model

Team-building activities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Cosmetic Product Developer to drive the end-to-end development of cosmetic and personal care products. You will lead a team of formulators, oversee formulation, stability testing, and production readiness, ensuring compliance and market relevance.

The role requires a strong background in cosmetic science, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset to translate trends into effective products.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Cosmetic Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on cosmetic product development and launches.
• Experience leading a team of scientists or product developers.
• In-depth knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation techniques, and testing protocols.
• Strong understanding of global cosmetic regulations and compliance.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Mansioni

• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to production.
• Mentor a team of cosmetic chemists and PD specialists.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and consumer needs.
• Develop innovative formulations meeting safety, efficacy, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory, sourcing, and manufacturing for launches.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure formulations and manufacturing comply with ISO and GMP standards.
• Source and evaluate raw materials and supplier quality.
• Prepare technical documentation including reports and stability data.
• Stay updated on advances in cosmetic science and technologies.

Conoscenze

Cosmetic chemistry

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Market research

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Cosmetic Science

Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

HPLC

GC-MS

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead Cosmetic Product Developer to drive the end-to-end development of cosmetic and personal care products. You will lead a team of formulators, oversee formulation, stability testing, and production readiness, ensuring compliance and market relevance.

The role requires a strong background in cosmetic science, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset to translate trends into effective products.