Onsite Head of Research and Development, Cosmetics

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About the role

  • Leiter:in Forschung und Entwicklung in einem internationalen Unternehmen für hochwertige Hautpflege. Verantwortlich für Entwicklung, Optimierung und strategische Beratung in der Kosmetikbranche.

Responsibilities

  • Development of new cosmetic formulations through to production readiness
  • Optimization and further development of existing formulations
  • Close collaboration with Marketing, Product Management and Executive Management to further develop the brand and product range
  • Support in the implementation of marketing and product concepts
  • Technical consultancy and support for customers/clients
  • Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships
  • Technical and personnel management of a small team
  • Advising management on technological and strategic matters
  • Support for product launches, promotions and training
  • Participation in national and international trade fairs and industry events

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or a related field, or vocational training as a druggist, chemical laboratory technician or food technologist
  • Several years' experience in the development of cosmetic products
  • Solid knowledge of raw materials as well as emulsion and surfactant chemistry, and experience developing formulations such as creams, lotions, serums or shampoos
  • Good knowledge of the EU Cosmetics Regulation and experience with stability and safety testing
  • Ideally knowledge of quality management (GMP, ISO)
  • Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical methods
  • Confident user of MS Office, ideally also ERP or LIMS systems
  • Excellent German and English language skills

Benefits

  • A responsible and varied role with international scope
  • Attractive compensation package: base salary plus performance-based bonus
  • High-quality products developed and manufactured in Switzerland
  • Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and a corporate culture that encourages initiative
  • Opportunities for development within an international high-end cosmetics company

Job title

Head of Research and Development, Cosmetics

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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