Associate Scientist

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Job Number #174854 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Brief Introduction - Role Summary/Purpose
This position leads end to end planning & implementation of all product development initiatives (new products, relaunches, funding the growth projects etc) as defined in the technology grid to achieve sustainable business growth. This position is responsible for maintaining 100% compliance to all guidelines related to product safety,quality and regulatory and ensure smooth operations (pilot plant & technology transfer)
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence: Formulation Development, Service Consumer Test Samples, Lab & Pilot plant batches, Aging Studies, Record Keeping & Documentation.
Independently lead pilot plant operations and ensure 100% compliance to all safety, quality and regulatory requirements for the assigned product / brand.
Leverage Science & data analytics to identify potential problems or opportunities and create appropriate action plan in consultation with manager to address the same
Provide excellent support for all on-going and new product development projects & initiatives such as margin improvement programs to improve bottom line.
Utilize statistical approaches to experimental design to maximize learning with the least amount of time and with minimum resources
Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost-effectiveness and speed throughout the product life cycle.
Gain expertise in respective product category fundamentals and develop capability to independently execute projects from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
Share internal and external technical knowledge discoveries, ideas, and vision with colleagues through documentation, presentations, publications, and patents
Supplier Qualification Program: Lead supplier qualification programs for raw & packing materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs.
Be agile and respond quickly to changing consumer and/or business expectations
New Product Development
Stays abreast of the latest technical developments & breakthroughs, changing market conditions, competitor activities & consumer trends through different avenues.
Integrate technological breakthroughs and consumer insights to develop any new products, innovative technologies, creative approaches, or new processes
Develop impactful claims for all existing & new products leading to sustainable business growth.
Translate technical attributes into simple, consumer-relevant benefits and concepts
Relationship Building
Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs
Partner closely with commercial & supply chain functions to drive sustainable business growth and build strong business acumen (end to end business understanding)
Continuous Improvement
Constantly identify opportunities to improve existing systems & processes which helps to improve process compliance and improve speed to market for all existing and new products.
Leverage Colgate’s performance management & development process to enhance one’s own performance & capability.
Required Qualifications
Education: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or Pharma or any related field is required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in formulation development in a reputed FMCG or Pharma company.
Demonstrated experience in the development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products.
Experience in preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/re-launches to ensure smooth technology transfer to the plant.
Strong analytical ability and proven result orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or Pharmacy would be an advantage.
Knowledge and/or experience specializing in Soap making, Surfactants, Oils & fats is highly preferred.
Ability to build formal and informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
Strong business insight and end-to-end business understanding by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
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