Design & Technology Manager
Core
Lead the identification, development, and deployment of breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovations across Unilever's Wellbeing Collective brands (Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements).
Role type
Senior IC technology strategy & innovation manager
Builds
New product formulations, scalable manufacturing processes, and commercialized wellness products
Domain
Consumer health, dietary supplements, and wellness
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
technology scouting, open innovation, strategic partnerships, R&D leadership, cross-functional project management, formulation development, regulatory compliance, lab-scale development, risk management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
experience in consumer health or dietary supplements, expertise in emerging technology trends, proficiency in technology management tools
Technologies
technology management platforms, lab equipment, formulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead Horizon 2/3 technology strategy and execution; Identify and assess emerging technologies for pipeline integration; Build and manage transformational projects from ideation to scale-up; Develop new products and improve formulations through science-led innovation; Optimize and validate formulations for quality and regulatory compliance; Design and execute experiments to evaluate ingredients and delivery systems; Establish processes for lab- and pilot-scale development; Define and manage specifications across formulation, process, packaging, and quality systems; Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges; Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements; Apply analytical techniques to characterize product attributes; Support shelf-life and stability programs; Collaborate cross-functionally with Packaging, CMI, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Brand teams; Build strong internal and external networks with research organizations, startups, and academia; Stay current on industry trends and regulatory developments; Ensure governance, risk management, safety, and environmental compliance; Maintain accurate R&D documentation; Uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards; Anticipate and mitigate technical, regulatory, and competitive risks; Communicate progress and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership