Senior Remote Skincare Formulator & Product Innovator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Product allowance

Professional development budget

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Skincare Formulator & Product Developer for a fully remote role. You will own the concept, development, and regulatory alignment of advanced skincare products from ideation through scale-up and launch, collaborating with Marketing and R&D in a fast-moving, global beauty brand.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/Masters in a relevant field and 7+ years of hands-on experience in cosmetic science, with a proven track record of launching innovative products

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Minimum of 7 years in skincare formulation and product development.
• Experience launching innovative skincare products.
• Knowledge of global cosmetic regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and formulate skincare products (serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks).
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation to stability testing and safety assessments.
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D to translate market needs into concepts.
• Coordinate with third-party labs for scale-up and production.
• Perform stability, efficacy, and compatibility testing; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Masters or PhD in Chemistry/Cosmetic Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Skincare Formulator & Product Developer for a fully remote role. You will own the concept, development, and regulatory alignment of advanced skincare products from ideation through scale-up and launch, collaborating with Marketing and R&D in a fast-moving, global beauty brand.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/Masters in a relevant field and 7+ years of hands-on experience in cosmetic science, with a proven track record of launching innovative products