R&D Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all R&D lab activities, including weekly planning, monitoring progress, and ensuring operational chemists and lab assistants are adequately trained.
- Manage NPD and Formulation Upgrade projects from stability stage to commercial batch manufacturing and launch, ensuring timely handovers to the Chief Innovation Officer.
- Manage and mentor the R&D team, conducting performance appraisals, identifying training needs, and maintaining discipline.
- Control and administration of IEP/CEP samples, MMI storage, archiving, updating and issuing, and BOM maintenance on Syspro.
- Chair weekly project tracker meetings, providing feedback to the Head of R&D and broader team.
- Draft and approve departmental SOPs; compile Change Control documentation and attend related meetings.
- Manage projects related to regulatory compliance, raw material alternatives, packaging changes, and stability testing.
- Troubleshoot batch failures, reworks and customer complaints in collaboration with Manufacturing and QA teams; ensure production plan viability with Operational Chemist, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
- Manage departmental resources, including purchasing of consumables and evaluating new equipment.
- Support the Head of R&D in setting and monitoring the departmental budget; prepare and present monthly statistical reports; maintain raw material files and key documentation. Requirements
- 6–8 years' experience in a cosmetic R&D environment, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a relevant scientific field; Coschem Diploma or Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation; postgraduate qualification in Project Management preferred.
- Proven track record of managing projects, meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
- Proficiency in Syspro, MMI systems, and strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of SOP development, Change Control administration, and stability testing protocols.
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