Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Unlimited / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- India / Mumbai
- Company:
- Beiersdorf India Service Private Limited
- Job Function:
- Research & Development
Your Tasks
The Researcher – Formulation Development will contribute to developing innovative products and improving existing formulations within the body/ skin category. This role focuses on hands-on formulation work, supporting project execution, and delivering high-quality R&D output within defined timelines under moderate supervision.
- Project Management: - Deliver medium complex Innovation projects. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the consumer, Scientific background and respective category in relevant geographies.
- Insight & Technology Management: -Generate and manage consumer Insights, integrating and converting them into innovation projects across the regions. Connecting it with deep scientific understanding on Physiology & Technology.
- Open Innovation: - Scout for new, relevant technologies from a network of new and existing partners. Contribute in new product development through said partnerships.
- Workflow know how: Job holders should be aware of general product development and innovation management processes and is also expected to develop expertise in various internal R&D data management tools.
- Organizational Tasks: He/She is expected to manage lab management topics like general safety, raw material management, waste management etc.
- Co-ordination & Exchange: He/ She is expected to participate in several cross-regional R&D work groups. He/ She is also expected to be a single point contact for several key suppliers/external partners.
- Category Business Knowledge: Basic understanding of business cases and financials is expected.
- Stakeholder Management: Job holders should be able to influence and drive decision with key stakeholders in alignment with department head on projects and categories.
Your Profile
Technical & Functional Expertise
- Strong foundation in basic sciences, formulation science, stability monitoring, and product development processes with minimum 3-5 years of experience
- Ability to identify and resolve formulation and process-related technological challenges.
- Basic understanding of skin biology and its relevance to formulation performance.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas confidently to individuals and groups using appropriate language and style.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build productive working relationships across functions.
Analytical & Presentation Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
- Methodical, systematic, and logical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong collaboration mindset with a customer- and consumer-oriented approach.
- Ability to motivate self and others, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
Additional information
Your responsible recruiter is Kalyani Deshmukh.
