R&d Manager

4 weeks ago


Centurion, South Africa Elchemie Full time

**A Medical Skin Care and Cosmetic group is in search of a Research and Development Manager with excellent communication skills and high ethical standards, who is an organised and an innovative thinker. The purpose of the role is to manage the R&D team, and the development of current and new products. PHD qualification in Chemical/ Engineering / Chemistry / Genetics / Biochemistry/Biotechnology preferred. Based in Gauteng, Centurion region.**

**Requirements**:

- PHD/Masters BEng Chemical Engineering or
- PHD/Masters BSc Chemistry/Genetics/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
- Minimum 1 year experience in managing team in R&D environment.
- Previous experience in medical/skin rejuvenation industry will be an advantage.
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail and effective time management.

**Duties**:

- Management of R&D team
- Research actives/ingredients/materials for new products together with R&D team
- Develop new products as per customer or in house needs and briefs
- Drive R&D formulations and DNA team to ensure all milestones and objectives are met within deadlines.
- Research, conceptualise and formulate new cosmetic products and carrier technologies, taking chemical and biochemical aspects into account.
- Work closely with Scientific Director to materialise abstract ideas and propose experimental protocols to validate proof of concept.
- Execute experimental tests followed by the analysis and interpretation of results within agreed timescales.
- Form part of team patenting and trademarking novel technologies.
- Stay abreast of latest trends regarding skin care advances and novel carrier technologies and present findings to R&D team on a regular basis.
- Ensure compliance to the QMS by R&D team, and train R&D team in an ongoing manner to ensure adherence to SOPs and PQAs for audit readiness in accordance to ISO 22716.
- Meet, strategise and liaise with third-party clients regarding new product development.
- Ensure compliance to all regulations pertaining to each country of registration in terms of ingredient safety and labelling requirements.
- Work with safety assessors/consultants with the assessment of novel ingredient to ensure compliance.
- Manage Product Information Files and ensure all information is updated.
- Facilitate and assist training and implementation of GMP with lab staff.
- Resolve R&D related CAPAs/non-conformities.
- Compile product information for training manuals, marketing materials and package inserts.
- Ensure product manufacturing training so that scale up operations run smoothly and manufacturing processes are fully aligned with development procedures.
- Continuous process improvement.
- Conducting all tests and monitoring as needed (stability, patch).
- Offer technical and scientific R&D support in terms of client queries, concerns, complaints and requests.
- Present work to numerous players: existing clients, prospective clients, members of the media, directly to consumers, therapists and training colleges, plastic surgeons, and potential international distributors - at in-house arrange events as well as industry conferences and seminars.

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