Head - New Product Development - Cosmetic Products

Roles and Responsibilities:

- End to end responsible for developing Cosmetic Products.

- Interface on all project activities starting with project scope definition, formulation development, stability studies, manufacturing process, tech-transfer and validation, build-up of regulatory dossier for submission of commercial launch.

- Motivate, develop and train staff to reach the targeted level of performance and technical expertise.

- Initiate and manage process and product improvement initiatives to improve product quality and process.

- Actively search products, vendors which will support the development pipeline.

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Procurement, Quality Assurance, Nutrition, Regulatory, Business development & Manufacturing.

- Co-ordinate with external development lab for analysis and formulation development

- Explore raw material vendor for its utilization in formulation development.

- Participate in new & available product queries from Regulatory body and customers.

- To conduct training for R & D staff on: a)GMP compliance b)Update on new Guidelines

- To review Document: a) MFR, BOM, SOP, Change-control & Deviation, Draft Text Matter & Artworkb) Stability Study Protocol/ Reportsc) Process Validation Protocol & Reportsd) Observation report after three successful commercial batches

- To discuss & help in resolving the formulation or process challenges during daily meeting for product development & monitor the development cycle of product.

- To identify achievements, failures & bottleneck on weekly basis for review.

- To review & help in preparing the monthly performance of the team based on the timelines committed & submission of the same.

- Responsible for environment health and safety In organization as per company policy/ regulation.

Desired Candidate Profile 7+ years of experience in Skin Care, Color Cosmetics, Personal Care, Ayurvedic & Herbal Vertical.

Should have Export level product exposure.

- Exposure to ERP/SAP

- Project management & data interpretation skills

- Ability to make & deliver process training sessions

- Knowledge of domestic and international markets

- Proficient with use of the Internet, MS outlook, MS office - including word, excel and power-point.

Industry: Beauty, Skin Care Cosmetics, Color Cosmetics, Personal Care, Home Care, Health Care