Research Scientist

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Job Description

Research ScientistWe are seeking a dynamic R&D professional to drive end-to-end formulation development and New Product Development (NPD) in the personal care/FMCG space. The role focuses on delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable formulations across multiple formats with a strong emphasis on fast-track development and First-Time-Right (FTR) commercialization. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights and business requirements into high-quality, market-ready products, while ensuring speed, robustness, and regulatory compliance.

• Independently lead end-to-end formulation development and process design for personal care products across formats (creams, lotions, gels, deodorants, body oils, cleansing)

• Drive fast-track NPD ensuring OTIF timelines and First-Time-Right (FTR) commercialization

• Translate marketing concepts and consumer insights into technically feasible, cost-effective, and scalable formulations

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment

• Perform technical scoping including literature review, benchmarking, ingredient selection, and formulation strategy

• Apply DoE and scientific approaches to optimize formulations for performance, stability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency

• Conduct trend mapping and competitive intelligence to drive innovation and differentiation

• Identify opportunities and drive innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives

• Execute formulation trials, stability studies, and product evaluations considering performance, cost, packaging, regulatory, and safety requirements