Senior Researcher - Formula 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.
  
  

Skills

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.
  
  

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Additional Information

Your responsible recruiter is Kalyani Deshmukh.

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