Job Title- R&D; Manager

Location- Mumbai (Thane)

Key Responsibilities

● Involved in all aspects of product formulation from the initial brief to final sign-off, and overseeing the manufacture of pilot batches and full-scale production.

● Lead the development of robust, stable, and effective formulations for manufacturing at third-party manufacturers and in-house facilities.

● Formulate products and conduct research and analysis to support manufacturing operations, production, product, and process development.

● Develop recent formulations as per business demands and innovation requirements.

● Have in-depth knowledge of skincare and hair care products.

● Manage and execute development work for new products and the improvement of existing products.

● Lead technology transfer and scale-up operations to manufacture products in-house or at outsourced manufacturers.

● Conduct compatibility and product testing, shelf-life determination, process maintenance, and development.

● Maintain awareness of SOPs, cosmetic ingredients, GMP, and scale-up lab batches.





● Recommend ingredients and processes to improve the overall cost of each product and identify substitutes for raw materials.

● Responsible for research and development of new product formulations, from designing and formulating small batch lab prototypes to documentation, evaluation, and stability testing of a wide range of hair care products.

● Hands-on experience with surfactant-based formulations, in-depth knowledge of surfactants, conditioning agents, humectants, and different raw materials involved in hair care formulations.

● Provide technical leadership based on scientific principles for new products.

● Ability to work with ambiguity.

● Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for cosmetics.

● We are seeking a candidate who can bring technical leadership and innovation to our team, driving the development of cutting-edge personal care products

Qualifications and Experience

● - B.Tech/M.Tech in Cosmetology, B.Sc./M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, B.Pharm, M.Pharm.

● - Relevant experience in the personal care industry is essential, particularly in skin and hair care.

📌 Research And Development Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Honasa Consumer
📍 Mumbai