Assistant Manager Deodorants, R&D India
Core
Lead technical workstreams for deodorant and antiperspirant innovation, covering formulation, process development, and fragrance development for brands Dove and Rexona in India.
Role type
Assistant Manager, R&D Product Development (Personal Care)
Builds
Deodorant and antiperspirant products (aerosols, sticks, creams, lotions) for mass-market brands
Domain
FMCG, Personal Care, Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Formulation chemistry, Process development, Fragrance development, Lab batch execution, Scale-up to main plant, Regulatory compliance, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with aerosol formats, Knowledge of skin care ingredients, Factory trial management, Digital project management tools
Technologies
Lab equipment, Project management software, Digital data tools
Responsibilities
Drive deployment of global technologies and formulations, Execute projects as Technical workstream leader, Lead lab batches and scale-up, Manage material specifications and recipes, Conduct technical risk assessments, Interact with fragrance houses and testing agencies
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC