Executive Search Firm Monroe is seeking in behalf of our client. a leading company in Multi-Level Marketing, a Research and Development Director who will be responsible for developing Product Innovation and Development strategies aligned with the Innovation Prioritisation Framework and implementing R&D policies and programs related to new product development, product improvement, and cost optimisation under various
categories such as Personal Care/Cosmetics, Baby Care, Fragrances, among others. This role will be assigned in Quezon City.
Key Job Requirements Include:
* Develops and/or updates Product Development strategies aligned with the Company's Innovation Prioritisation Framework
* Operationalizes R&D strategies, policies, and programs related to new product development, product improvement, and cost optimization under various categories such as Personal Care/Cosmetics, Baby Care, Fragrances, among others.
* Identifies, prioritizes, allocates, and manages appropriate resources in order to successfully achieve objectives. Ensures people are adequately trained to handle the job.
* Provides advice, analysis, and recommendation to Senior Leadership Team on critical projects.
* Frequently responsible for relationship management, both inside and outside the organization, to effectively execute the role.
* Ensures that all products conform to quality, safety, regulatory, and performance standards and requirements.
* Leads R&D's efforts to deliver breakthrough innovations in the assigned product categories.
* Ensures on-time "Go Live" for product launches with timely issuance of technical documents and conduct of plant trials and/or plant validation. Proactively resolves issues that could delay product launches.
* Develops a high-performing team with the required competencies to deliver the goals.
Key Job Qualifications Include:
* Minimum 10 years' experience in formula development of personal care and cosmetic/beauty products, baby care products, fragrances, among others.Candidates
with experience in related categories like Home Care may be considered.
* Experience in manufacturing of personal care, cosmetic/beauty, and related product and knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality management would be an advantage.
* Minimum Bachelor of Science degree, preferably Master's degree, in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and other science-related courses. Licensed Pharmacists with
relevant work experience may be considered.
* Willing to be assigned in Quezon City
