Research And Development Manager (Skincare)

Job Title: Manager R&D Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Function: R&D Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries. About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations. About the role You are expected to contribute actively towards development of products and technologies in Skin care category. The aim is to enhance GCPLs scientific knowledge base which will help us in creating strong product differentiators in the market place. Role Specifications

• Thorough understanding on pre-formulations, proto-typing and product development of various dosage forms. The candidate should have strong technical and hands on experience in at least couple of above mentioned categories.
• Expect to think and Innovate disruptive ideas in relevant categories
• Develop and work on relevant projects with academia to build and develop science base within GCPL, and also exploit learning's to our commercial advantage
• Participate in pilot plant and plant level scale up activity
• Document the product development pathway by means of suitable reports and dossiers
• Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities
• Exposure to wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories.
• Utilize measurement techniques to characterize and predict product behavior over time
• Understand and follow protocols/test methods used to measure functional and aesthetic performance
• Analyze and evaluate competition products

Internal & External Stakeholders

• The role requires regular interaction with Innovation/Design Team as well as Marketing functions. The candidate will report to the Product Category Head and shall interact with Global R&D Head to build relevant programmes by interfacing with academia.
• The candidate is expected to interact with academia/higher institutes of learning in establishing and working on projects which are category relevant.

Challenges In this Role

• The basic challenge will be to demonstrate strong innovative capability within the category. The candidate is expected to build a vibrant NPD pipeline of projects within R&D on the basis of existing consumer insights/category challenges.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, and must display a strong inclination and passion to develop a host of Disruptive innovative projects which shall feed the NPD pipeline.
• Candidate must be able to quickly spot product opportunities based on consumer insighting/domain knowledge and define a quick road map for rapid product development.

Who are we looking for? Education: M Pharm in Pharm Chemistry / Pharmaceutics, MSc Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Tech chemical engineering/ Ph.D in Pharmacy/ Chemistry Experience: 7-10years’ experience in the field of formulation development preferably in the field of Hair, Skin/Household Insecticides / Hygiene/Air Care / Deodorant/Fine fragrances, Sexual wellness will be preferable Skills:

• Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools
• Must possess a sound understanding of product formulations, consumer expectations/insights, as well as, gaps in delivery of existing formats. Some level of consumer interaction to understand consumer needs
• An appetite for learning, open mind for innovation, questioning status quo, ability to think out of the box
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• An understanding on regulations governing cosmetics

What’s in it for you? Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.