The Senior Executive – R&D; will be responsible for developing creative, reliable, and effective skincare and haircare formulations from concept to commercialization. The role involves formulation development, pilot batches, scale-up activities, technology transfer, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to launch high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Formulation
Develop and optimize skincare and haircare formulations as per business and innovation requirements.
Formulate and evaluate products from lab scale to commercial production.
Conduct research on recent ingredients, technologies, and market trends.
Design and execute experiments for product development and process improvements.
Pilot & Scale-up Management
Oversee pilot batches and full-scale manufacturing at in-house and third-party manufacturing facilities.
Lead technology transfer and scale-up activities to ensure seamless commercialization.
Ensure process reproducibility and manufacturing feasibility.
Testing & Validation
Conduct stability studies, compatibility testing,



shelf-life determination, and performance evaluations.
Monitor product quality parameters and troubleshoot formulation challenges.
Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, trials, and testing results.
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure adherence to cosmetic regulations, GMP guidelines, SOPs, and safety requirements.
Prepare technical documentation and support regulatory submissions.
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and industry regulations.
Cost Optimization & Innovation
Recommend cost-effective ingredients and identify alternative raw materials without compromising product efficacy.
Continuously scout innovative ingredients and formulation technologies.
Support renovation and improvement of existing product portfolios.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams

📌 Research And Development Specialist Gurugram
🏢 Honasa Consumer
📍 Gurugram