Cosmetic R&D Manager – Innovation & Leadership

Hire Resolve; KwaMakhutha; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hire Resolve, a leading South African consumer goods manufacturer, is seeking an R&D Chemist Manager to oversee product development, innovation, and laboratory operations from concept to commercialization in cosmetics and personal care.

You will lead a team of scientists, drive formulation development, scale-up to production, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage raw materials and supplier relations, while delivering high-quality products aligned with market trends.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Cosmetic Science or BSc in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science.
• Proven experience in formulation development within cosmetics/personal care manufacturing.
• Experience leading laboratory teams and overseeing R&D operations.
• Strong knowledge of emulsions, stability testing, and regulatory requirements.

Aufgaben

• Design, formulate, and optimize cosmetic products from concept to commercialization.
• Lead and develop the R&D team, ensure safety, and drive continuous professional development.
• Oversee projects from stage-gate development to full-scale production with timelines and quality.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for local and international standards across products.
• Scale lab formulations to production, coordinating with manufacturing and QA teams.
• Evaluate new raw materials, negotiate specs with suppliers, and manage cost-reduction initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Formulation development

Laboratory leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Ausbildung

Cosmetic Science degree

Jobbeschreibung

Hire Resolve, a leading South African consumer goods manufacturer, is seeking an R&D Chemist Manager to oversee product development, innovation, and laboratory operations from concept to commercialization in cosmetics and personal care.

You will lead a team of scientists, drive formulation development, scale-up to production, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage raw materials and supplier relations, while delivering high-quality products aligned with market trends.