R&D Senior Manager

• Lead R&D initiatives, including formulation and especially in the key category – Shampoo, Shower gels and other hair and skin care products. • Work with the marketing team to deliver new products that meet consumer needs in a cost-effective manner and with formulations that can be processed in the existing operation. • Coordinate and assist Production in new product trials and initial start-up runs. • Accurately record, analyse and report data to meet project and customer objectives. • Evaluate new and existing manufacturing processes for optimizing efficiency and cost. • Provide technical support to Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Sales as required. • Create, update, and maintain exact records of all product development formulas andprocesses. • Maintain/update on system formulations and product specification files. • Identify new ingredients or other supplies for potential cost savings • Build and maintain working relationships with Marketing, Manufacturing and Procurements, and vendors. • Assist Purchasing in sourcing new raw materials and packaging supplies. • Provide feedback on potential quality concerns. • A strong grasp of Vietnam HPC Regulatory requirements, well versed with Notification process, cGMP standards, and requirements in Vietnam.

• Bachelor/ Master’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, or related field. • Minimum of 10- 12 years’ experience in a personal care processing or new product development role. • Working knowledge in a wide range of formulations especially in the key category – Shampoo, Shower gels and other hair and skin care products • Experience in leading a team of min 3-6 people. • Experience in Working with cross country teams • Experience in Setting up a HPC product development lab and Pilot plant set up. • Positive and self-starter attitude with a strong sense of urgency. • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Excellent understanding of quality control and quality assurance methods andstandards • Excellent problem solving, data collection and analysis skills • Excellent written and verbal communications skills- English and Vietnamese • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software and Tool