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Location: Option to work in any of our laboratories located in Spain, in the provinces of Valencia (Aztaneta d''Albaida) and Tarragona (Ulldecona).
We are seeking a talented and experienced Hair Care Formulation Manager to join our Research and Development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in formulating hair care products and will be responsible for leading new product development projects from conception to launch. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with cross functional teams to innovate and enhance our hair care product line.
Responsibilities:
* Team leadership and management: oversee, mentor, and motivate a team of 5 6 professionals, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
* Goal setting and performance management: define objectives, monitor progress, and ensure the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Talent development: identify strengths and areas for growth within the team, providing training and professional development opportunities.
* Collaboration and cross functional coordination: work closely with other departments, including R&D, marketing, quality, regulatory and sales teams to align strategies and drive innovation ensuring successful product launches.
* Market insights and innovation: stay up to date with the latest hair care trends, ingredients, and technologies, identifying new business opportunities.
* Formula development: create and develop new hair care product formulations, including shoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products.
* Testing and evaluation: conduct laboratory tests and evaluate the performance, stability, and safety of formulations.
* Documentation and compliance: prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations and customer policies.
* Scale up: define and perform scale up pilot trials in collaboration with engineering, quality and production.
Requirements:
1. Education: PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field.
2. Experience: minimum of 10 years of experience in hair care product formulation.
3. Technical knowledge: strong knowledge of formulation chemistry, product stability, and testing methodologies.
4. Analytical skills: ability to analyze data and solve complex formulation problems.
5. Communication: excellent verbal and written co