R&D Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

28 days ago

Join a leading beauty products manufacturer as their R&D Manager, where you will lead laboratory activities, drive product innovation, and manage critical projects from raw material changes to post-launch success.This role is ideal for a scientific professional with a strong background in formulation, compliance, and leadership. You will ensure the smooth progression of multiple R&D initiatives while mentoring a team and maintaining operational excellence.This is a critical leadership role for someone passionate about driving innovation and excellence in product development.Minimum Requirements:

BSc in a scientific field, with Coschem Diploma / Cosmetic Formulation Diploma.
Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
6-8 years in cosmetic R&D, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects within time and budget.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

Oversee R&D lab operations and project timelines.
Manage changes to raw materials, packaging, and stability testing.
Lead cross-functional meetings and project reviews.
Draft, maintain, and enforce departmental SOPs.
Collaborate with QA and Manufacturing on troubleshooting and quality issues.
Manage documentation, BOMs (Syspro), IEP/CEP samples, and MMI records.
Lead and develop the R&D team; assess training needs and conduct appraisals.
Support budget planning and manage consumables and equipment procurement.
Compile raw material files and present monthly performance reports.

Pollock & Associates

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