Hair Care Product Designer India BU

ABOUT UNILEVER

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is expected that the incumbent, during the course of his (her) work, will need to deliver the following:
• Develop & Deliver product solutions based on scientific understanding of formulation principles as needed by the business, articulated as an outcome of Project teamwork.
• Carry out lab and pilot plant trials along with stability studies and support processes to manufacture product solution developed at commercial end.
• Collect, interpret, and document data from experiments, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility, risk assessment and mitigation.
• Candidate is expected to use appropriate literature / patent / competition / supplier searches related to the projects, collaborate for project related deliveries with respect to Claims, Consumer studies, Legal, Regulatory etc.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation of research findings Communicate and work closely with global team to incorporate new technologies into product
• He/ She will leverage digital tools to minimize experiments, maximize output & speed up program delivery
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines in all R&D activities.
• Represents R&D function in Project Network Meetings and track all R&D deliverables on time in full.
• Support TPL for executing projects in line with best practices and managing stakeholder expectations by providing regular feedback on project progress.
• Supports the Team in product savings activities mainly alternate vendor (or 3P) development process including RM Specification Evaluation, understanding the RM Synthesis pathway and overall qualification and documentation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 2 years Industrial Formulation Experience (Preferably FMCG)
• B Tech/ M Tech in Chemical Engineering or cosmetic technology/
Post Graduate with knowledge of chemistry (preferably Pharmacy/Chemistry)
• Good Verbal/written Communication skills
• Good understanding of Product Development Principles, DOEs, related R & D Processes and Protocols
• Ability to work independently with Innovation Project Team and represent Functional Team.
• Good Understanding of Project Management Principles
• Good documentation skills and effectively tracking and traceability of documents
• Is an active learner, Team player, Collaborator, Agile, Flexible Focused on delivery and Multitasking skill
• Good People Management Skills, Good MS Office Skills, Good digital skills
• Travelling: 10-20%

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.