R&D Associate, Dettol

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Research & Development

About the role

The R&D Associate will work on India Innovation projects for the R&D Liquids team which is focused on designing and executing the innovation pipeline for Dettol and putting the consumer at heart in building and creating our ideas and formulas.

Your responsibilities

. Work with matrix team to identify relevant consumer insights and ensure they are at the forefront to develop formulas, new products, and technologies in support of brand initiatives.
. Lead key projects through the feasibility process as R&D representative.. Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.. Collaborate with Marketing, Packaging, and Consumer Insights team to develop, define and design studies to help progress projects to build out our portfolio.. Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.. Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across team and organization.. Develop consumer focused technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation.. Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development as per the Corporate Core Values.. Deliver projects to launch on time, budget and to the appropriate performance standards, quality and cost.. Responsible to ensure all required technical work is performed on time and according to the required standards, performing the required lab work and providing guidance to assistants /technicians if applicable.. Builds detailed consumer & technical knowledge of respective areas of the product portfolio/ technologies and leverage this within day-to-day activities.. Work with outside suppliers/teams to help deliver pipeline needs.

The experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS
. Educated to Masters/Degree level (Chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, cosmetics, or other relevant science.

EXPERIENCE
. Minimum 5-10 years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery.. Experience of working in cosmetic formulation environment is desirable.. Strong technical background in Personal care formulation, surfactants, and processing.. Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a cross Functional environment including marketing, supply, procurement, regulatory, clinical, and legal team.. Oral & written communication skills to effectively provide feedback to reporting manager and cross functional team members.. Global mindset, commercial understanding of corporate & operational business issues.. Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically, develop tactics and measurable implementation plans and able to transform solid thinking into action.

The skills for success

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
. In line with Reckitt core values, the candidate will be achievement focused and able to work in a direct and often pressurized environment.. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, toughmindedness, and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.. Strong leadership, influencing, motivational and interpersonal skills.. Capable of building strong working relationships and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results.. Strong negotiating skills.. Strong analytical skills.. Ability to anticipate, plan and realize significant projects involving multiple technical and scientific hurdles.. Ability to convert rational thinking into action (a thinker and an achiever).. Strong intellectual curiosity.. Appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories.. Openness to change and ability to think out of the box.. The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous.. Flexible travel.

What we offer

Equality