R&D Formulation Manager

- Expertizes in understanding SCC technology to deliver formulations for innovation/improvement projects to meet the product success criteria and deliver winning products on time in full. - Defines & establishes optimum formulation & technological processes from a consumer sensory, preservation, etc. as well as financial point of view. - Partners with CTI in developing the technical product/concept insight and leads the successful transfer of it into the formulation. - Responsible for the delivery of sustainable and reliable laboratory development processes, partnering with Process Development to ensure that products can effectively scaled up in the pilot plant & mass production. - Cooperates with packaging to ensure a safe and positive interaction between product & packaging (as well as the delivery of the product determined by packaging materials/designs). - Identifies new SCC trends and corporates with external partners in developing future products – with a strong focus on fresher more natural as well as other exciting new Vietnamese Skin trends. - Manages and ensures all the components & processes of product formulations and claims are in compliance with the local regulatory environment. - Understand and explores Vietnamese beauty Skin habits and rituals and proposes new consumer opportunities. - Manages, coaches & develops the SCC product development team, supporting them in project execution & career management/development.

o Education - ideally Master’s degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Phyto-Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. o At least 5 years experience and 3 years management experience in a Personal Care Product Development function. o Risk Assessment and Six Sigma methodology and/or experience are important. o Team Leadership and people development are keys to this role along with influencing and change management.