R&D Associate - Intimate Wellness & Personal Care

• Role- R&D Associate - Intimate Wellness & Personal Care

• Contract- Permanent

• Location - Hull/WFH - hybrid working model

SRG are currently looking for an R&D Associate to join a global HealthCare organisation based in Hull. This organisation has a global presence, producing power brands within three main sectors, Health, Hygiene and Nutrition.

This role would suit someone with strong experience in FMCG Health & Personal care, who has a proven track record of supporting the delivering products through external partnerships; this may include the licensing of private labels, co-development with external partners or M&A.

Responsibilities would include (but not limited to);

• Support the line manager (Senior Associate or Manager) to deliver projects/programs, working directly with the Business Development team (and/or procurement).
• Technology/partnership scouting to build capabilities within intimate wellness and personal care
• Support and Contribute to the Business Case assessment, ensure legal documentation (confidentiality etc) is in place.
• General Technical evaluation of product(s), and their claim substantiation.
• Support Due Diligence activity of product technical files, following standard SOP's where relevant.
• Work with the cross-functional team when needed, including partnership with SCSE and CI for consumer work when required.

Quality:

• Be aware, accountable and follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) rules & regulations
• Enforce quality mind by 'Right first time' practice for working in area by following documented procedures & follow good documentation practice.
• Live the company compass values, striving for perfection.

Safety, Health & Environment:

• Be aware, accountable for safety, health & environment in workplace all time to ensure free accident & good environment area of working
• Follow safety, health & environment regulations & policy by working safely, reporting unsafe condition / unsafe act / near miss accident to supervisor as well as suggest for any improvement

Requirements

• Good degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Relevant experience within product development role within FMCG environment.
• Strong project management skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge and hands on experience working on products with one or more different regulatory classifications. For example, Medical Devices, OTC Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products, Cosmetics, Supplements, General Products.
• Experience in numerous product format types such as Gels, Solutions, Capsules, Tablets, Sprays, Polymers would be an advantage.
• Results oriented, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated, with solid planning and organisational capabilities.
• Have good motivational, interpersonal and communication skills to a wide audience of different skillsets.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, review data & situations and form a proposed recommendation.
• Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables.
• Understanding of strategy and planning issues, consumer understanding and priority setting.

The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary project team. Strong technical & problem-solving skills are an essential requirement of the role.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to chloe.anderson@srgtalent.com. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call 020 3910 9513.