Responsibilities:-

- Be an integral part of the category R&D product development team and develop, monitor and execute outside innovation projects outlined for the category

- Utilize formulation skills and technical expertise to assess the feasibility of our partner products to our business needs and product strategy and jointly develop products with our strategic partners

- Lead and advance multiple projects through the feasibility and assessment of innovative technologies

- Market Mapping to identify suitable external partners for R&D projects

- Engage external partners and form sustainable relationships critical to the success of Outside innovation projects

- Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute projects

- Work cross-functionally and lead project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.

- Understand and acquire working knowledge of OI tools like Expernova, Mintel GNPD, Euro monitor Passport etc.

- Managing senior stakeholders and communicating with impact

Education Qualification:-

- Bachelors/master's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or engineering e.g. Pharmacy, Chemistry or BE/BTech

- Minimum of 5 years experience within Healthcare/FMCG/specialized formulation development orgs in a formulation role

- Strong formulation expertise and understanding of raw material chemical interactions.

- Understanding of chemistry Chemical actives, surfactants, solvents to support robust product feasibility

- methodologies used to support product and new claims development.

- Intimate understanding of the product life cycle including R&D, Manufacture and Distribution

- Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, a bias for action

- Good leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically, develop tactics and measurable implementation plans and able to transform solid thinking into action .

Ritu Agarwal
Senior HR Consultant

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