Manager - Research & Development - FMCG

Manager - Research & Development

Requirements for the role:

- Developing, managing project timelines & network for new launches.

- Experience of working on concepts & product testing for planned launches.

- Expert in formulation development & existing product improvements in Hair care and Personal care categories.

- Collating consumer feedback for pre and post launch of the products for improvements if required.

- Understanding consumer requirements and feedback so that these can be incorporated in the new formulations and services.

- Bench-marking of products in the market, extract claims & issues in the products so that effective and premium category products can be developed.

- Strong leader with excellent management skills who is able to motivate and innovate on a daily basis.

- Understanding market trends & aids in innovating the category portfolio according to consumer needs.

- Developing effective communication mechanisms to ensure that new product development launches on time as planned and to agreed specifications

- Discussing issues with the customers and provide them solutions to achieve their goals by providing them effective formulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Scientific degree in Chemistry.

- 8 plus years of experience in personal care categories strongly preferred.

- Hands on experience in managing timelines for launch of NPD- s, project tracking and networking between different departments

- Work on projects for OTIF delivery.

- Develop product line with differentiation on a product with higher ASP, Margin and Premiumization.

- Experience of Project management for effective and timely delivery and as per regulations.

Successful Applicant

- Excellent academic credentials

- Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

- Energetic, disciplined, focused and dedicated to meeting high standards with a consistently positive attitude and a hands-on mentality.

- Proven leadership with ability to take ownership of matters and manage input of others with flexibility and respect.

- Positive experience in working within a hierarchy and meeting deadlines on short time frames and under pressure, with the ability to set and adjust priorities quickly

- Superior written and verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to active listening and integrating information from various sources quickly.