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 a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Additional information
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This position can also be filled in Job Sharing. Your responsible recruiter is Leandro Assis. Please apply online via the Beiersdorf Intranet until Datum, 2022.
FUNCTION:
Lead the deodorant and soap bars formulas development in complex global product launch projects - major brand projects, higher financial impact, critical markets, more development and interfaces involved.
Focus on Deo and Soap Bar technologies and project deliveries such as formula safety and efficacy, industrial scalability, and microbiological resistance.
Teach and monitor analysts in laboratory operational activities and product launch processes. Be aware of the main category projects, as well as possible inter-project impacts and overlaps.
Occasionally substitute lab manager for budget-related activities, conflict resolution, resource allocation, and people development. Deep knowledge on stick, roll-on, and aerosol formats, as well Alu-salts chemistry
ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES:
Teach and monitor analysts in the preparation of cosmetic formulations, taking into account the characteristics of raw materials, as well as activities related to product launch processes.
Teach and monitor analysts in the preparation of samples, considering appropriate packaging and identification according to the sample's destination.
Teach and monitor analysts in the interpretation and reporting of results, as well as recording information in the company's internal systems.
Represent R&D in product launch projects, dealing with complex global interfaces - major brand projects, higher financial impact, critical markets, more development and interfaces involved.
Ensure technical project deliveries such as formula safety and efficacy, industrial scalability, and microbiological resistance.
Lead activities for the development of new formulas (safety release, communication support, registration documents, art approval, industrial batch release, etc.).
Lead pre-development activities, involving new approaches to proposed technical challenges.
Act in conflict resolution related to the project portfolio and possible inter-project interactions and impacts.
Lead HUB topics such as process improvement evaluation, infrastructure extension, technical development tools, indicator visualization tools, etc.
Support the category manager in activities related to budget, resource allocation, and people development.
Responsible for compliance with Safety, Quality, Health and Environment rules and procedures defined by Beiersdorf.
PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering or related fields.
7 years of experience in research and development.
Deep knowledge of organic chemistry, nomenclature, characteristics, and functions.
Deep knowledge of raw materials and cosmetic formulations, preparation processes, and analysis methodologies.
Profound understanding of the internal stages of product development and launch.
Knowledge at deodorant formats (cream, stick, roll-on, aerosol) and technologies (Alu-salts and correlates) as well at soap bar formulation.Leadership skills, act as a professional model and inspiration.
Fluent in English.
