Remote Advanced Beauty & Skincare Product Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Full remote work

Global talent search

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly innovative Remote Advanced Beauty & Skincare Product Developer to join our R&D team. You will conceptualize, formulate, and test cutting-edge skincare products from your home office, collaborating with marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing to bring ideas to market.

The role requires a chemistry or cosmetic science degree and at least six years of hands-on development experience, with a proven track record of launching new products and strong project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy or related field.
• At least 6 years hands-on skincare formulation experience.
• Proven ability to launch new beauty products.
• Deep knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of skincare formulations from concept to commercialization.
• Research active ingredients, trends and technologies in the beauty industry.
• Perform benchtop formulation, stability testing and efficacy evaluations.
• Collaborate with marketing for consumer needs and branding.
• Coordinate with regulatory to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and optimize scalable processes.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Pharmacy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative and experienced Remote Advanced Beauty & Skincare Product Developer to join their dynamic research and development team. This fully remote role will involve conceptualizing, formulating, and testing cutting-edge skincare products that meet evolving consumer demands and scientific advancements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing, to bring new products from concept to market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative and technically proficient formulator to drive innovation in the global beauty industry from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new and innovative skincare formulations from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct extensive research on active ingredients, market trends, and new technologies in the beauty industry.
• Perform benchtop formulation, stability testing, and efficacy evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure products meet consumer needs and brand positioning.
• Work with regulatory affairs to ensure all product formulations comply with international standards.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and optimize processes for scalable manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in skincare product development and formulation.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new beauty products.
• In-depth knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation science, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling a global talent search.
• Opportunity …