Head of Research & Development (PSS08025)

About the role

The Head of Research & Development (R&D) leads the research, formulation, testing, and development of innovative products across the portfolio. This high-impact role drives product innovation, improves existing formulations, identifies emerging technologies and ingredients, and ensures successful commercialization.

What you'll do

• Lead the R&D strategy aligned with the company's innovation roadmap, brand vision, and growth objectives
• Drive end-to-end product development from concept through formulation, prototyping, validation, scale-up, and commercialization
• Identify emerging ingredient trends, technologies, and scientific advancements to create differentiated product offerings
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, stability testing, and product performance evaluations
• Collaborate with Marketing and Consumer Insights teams to translate customer needs into commercially viable products

What you need

• 5–10 yrs of experience
• Research
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Prototyping
• Chemistry
• M.Sc