Head of Clinical, Instrumental

1 week ago


Johannesburg, South Africa L'Oreal Full time

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

To lead and develop Clinical and Instrumental science (CLINS) expertise and delivery as an essential strategic partner in the innovation projects, through objectively proving product efficacy; influencing and communicating plans and results, in a local and international context.

This position is to lead a specialized team (containing 1 scientist and 1-2 interns/temps) within Evaluation Intelligence, a department within Research & Innovation (R&I). CLINS focuses on objective, scientific testing of innovative products in development by L’Oreal laboratories (across the categories of skincare and hair). New testing methods and measurements are developed, validated, and refined to lead the exploration of novel efficacies of new formulas and technologies. This team also executes research and develops knowledge of hair and skin properties, including its response to environment and treatment, across various ethnicities (focus on African hair & skin). There is also a strong focus on claims support and validation.

**Key responsibilities**

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Lead and manage an instrumental-clinical evaluation team for the implementation, follow-up, monitoring and the analysis of dermo-cosmetic clinical studies, from advanced research to launch
- Propose strategies for your unit, incorporating technological innovation, consumer perception and market demand
- Anticipate and work with teams to target new knowledge, methods and resources to acquire and develop.
- Help supervise transverse projects within the business line and ensure a cross-disciplinary approach and transfer for methods, protocols and expertise for the research division
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality procedures (regulatory, ethics, operating procedures, etc.).

METHOD/CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT
- Develop capability according to envisaged future needs (new methods - vitro and vivo, team development & skills, external capability e.g. CRO)
- Provide specialist input on CLINS within L’Oréal and outside the Group. Link with other expertise functions (consumer, sensory), laboratory formulation, Advanced Research; Discovery and Invention domains, Application domains & development. Connection with divisions and brands for claims support activities.
- Develop and leverage a strong external network (research institutes, CRO, dermatologists, Digital and devices companies)
- To continue building on the organizations ambition towards sustainable beauty delivery (L4TF) while looking for ways to go digital (Intelligence) by Consolidate and compile information into databases.
- Integrate the international scope of evaluations by striking a balance between method standardization and individual country requirements

COMMUNICATION
- Tailor the communications strategy to promote the work of the department.
- Support and participation in developing approaches to regulatory bodies regarding clinical and other evidence required to support product efficacy claims
- Actively look for opportunities for scientific writing/publications

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & COLLABORATION
- Supervise team recruitment, skills development and management; ensure the development of know-how and expertise and contribute to organizational growth
- Report to local head of Evaluation Intelligence (South Africa) and Global Head of Clinical and Instrumental Science (France)

**Education, Knowledge & Experience**
- Trichology, Metrology & Substrate decoding (hair and skin)
- BSc/BA degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (post grad ideal)
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a device / optics / clinical manager (ideally in a cosmetics-related field)
- Knowledge of the optics, biophysics and devices for measurement (especially skin and hair)
- Good understanding of Clinical Practices and the ethical rules of the Evaluation
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