Research And Development Manager

Company Description

Beauty Garage stands for innovation, reliability, quality, trust, and competence. We are driven by a passion for creating beautiful hair, and this is reflected in each of our products. Our hair products are created with and for hairdressers to provide cutting-edge solutions with relevant services before anyone else. We bring you the latest hair trends via our k9 series and digital influencers, global education, and salon support programs. We aim to provide hair care solutions to repair and restyle hair after damaging treatments, delivered by truly passionate people.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Mumbai for a Research and Development Manager. The Research and Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing R&D projects, conducting research, managing and leading teams, and handling project management tasks. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve hair care products, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and address customer needs.

Qualifications

• Research and Development (R&D) and Research skills
• Team Management and Team Leadership skills
• Project Management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the beauty or hair care industry is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience 5-8 yrs

Key Responsibilities:

1) Formulation Development: Design, Develope, Optimize Cosmetic Formulations (Skin Care, Hair Care and Makeup) meeting products brief and consumer needs.

2) Raw Material Selections: Source, evalute and recommend raw materials enquiring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

3) Product Testing: Conduct Sensory, stability and clinical testing to ensure product efficiency and safety.

4) Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adhere to global cosmetic regulation (FDA, EU, Asean)

5) Collaboration: Work Closely with cross functional team (marketing, manufacturing, Quality Assurance)

6) Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies and emerging ingredients.

7) Documentation: Maintain accurate record of formulations, testing and product data