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Assistant Manager / Manager R&D Personal Care/ Cosmetics/Pharma
Assistant Manager / Manager R&D Personal Care/ Cosmetics/PharmaConfidential • Thane
Assistant Manager / Manager R&D Personal Care / Cosmetics / Pharma

Assistant Manager / Manager R&D Personal Care / Cosmetics / Pharma

Confidential • Thane
30+ days ago
Job description

Assistant Manager / Manager R&D Personal Care / Cosmetics / Pharma

We're looking for an ownership-driven and technically sound individual with a strong background in Personal Care / Cosmetics / Rx / OTC R&D to join our dynamic team at Mosaic Wellness. This role is pivotal for product formulation development, innovation projects, stability studies, and tech transfer to third-party manufacturers, as well as in-house R&D NPD. You'll need hands-on R&D execution, QA / QC knowledge, a deep sense of quality ownership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and support formulation design, reformulation, and cost / quality optimization for a variety of product formats like Cream, Shampoo, Face Serum, Hair Oil, Face Wash, Lip Balm, Hair Care, Body Care, Baby Care, Men & Women Care, etc.
  • Create bench and pilot trial batches , define specifications, and perform commercial-scale tech transfer.
  • Ensure raw material testing and finished product evaluations adhere to BIS / IP / BP / IHS / IPQC / ICH standards.
  • Prepare, compile, and update product documentation, dossiers, and registration files for domestic (India) and export markets (UAE / USA).
  • Conduct lab testing , efficacy trials, PET (Product Compatibility Testing), and analytical assessments for R&D trials.
  • Work with external vendors and contract manufacturers for product innovations and troubleshooting.
  • Partner with QC / QA teams to resolve product issues and support consumer complaint investigations.
  • Contribute to innovation strategy by identifying product gaps and opportunities aligned with brand values (Man Matters, Be Bodywise, Little Joys).

Required Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of formulation development across skin, hair, body, and personal care categories.
  • Proficiency in NPD (New Product Development) cross-functional workflows, including R&D, Tech transfer, QC / QA, Packaging, Regulatory, and Marketing.
  • Strong documentation , compliance, and dossier preparation skills (COA, MSDS, Composition, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience in accelerated stability studies, microbial tests, and other relevant testing.
  • Solid grip on MS Office tools and internal documentation practices.
  • Understanding of regulatory norms such as FDA, BIS, FSSAI, AYUSH, D&C Act, CIDESCO, etc.
  • Effective project ownership , strong team collaboration, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Graduate (B.Tech Cosmetic Technology / B.Pharm / B.Sc. Cosmetic Science) : Minimum 5+ years of R&D experience.
  • Postgraduate (M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.Sc. in Cosmetics, Pharmacy, Chemistry) : Minimum 3+ years of R&D experience.
  • Background / Educational qualifications in Cosmetics, Personal Care, or Pharmaceutical industries are mandatory. Industry-experienced candidates preferred first.
  • PhD is not required for this role.
  • Only experienced technical persons in this domain will be considered.
  • Additional Information :

  • Office timings : 9 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Friday). This is an office-based role; remote work is not allowed.
  • Salary band : As per industry salary remuneration standards and basis of candidate experience.
  • Skills Required

    Raw Material Testing, Lab Testing, Innovation, Product Development

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