Senior Manager, R&D and Formulation

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally. 

We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

Life at THG Beauty 

We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. 

As a Senior Manager, R&D and Formulation, you will be:

• Design and create new product formulations by utilizing in-depth knowledge of chemical ingredients and processes that meet the desired technical and aesthetic attributes specified by the customers on the product development request form;
• Conduct experiments and prepare lab batches of formulas needed for submitting samples for customer evaluation and feedback;
• Lead the R&D team of multiple formulation chemists, coach and guide them while managing all the technical aspects of new formulation products;
• Ensure that the developed formula aligns with the product brief and falls within required cost targets specified by the customer;
• Review new product development requests and collaborate with several departments and team members in submitting projects and products on time to the customer;
• Communicate and present project updates and technical information within cross-functional external and internal teams;
• Meet with raw material vendors to learn more about new technologies and new raw materials that can be utilized to create and improve ongoing projects while also innovating on the technology offerings;
• Continuously enhance formulation knowledge and skills by attending industry trade shows, seminars, and coaching junior chemists;
• Develop detailed lab scale process for successful scale up batch which includes order of addition, critical raw materials and processing parameters along with final product specifications;
• Collaborate with the process engineering team to troubleshoot any product scale up issues and bring new solutions to solve anomalies;
• Work closely with junior chemists and technicians to research , coordinate and collaborate on projects leading to well-planned and executed bench work for successful sample submission;
• Organize daily tasks and deliverables for chemists;
• Evaluate formula design and performance of competitive products;
• Interpret product stability and preservative efficacy test findings and recommend action steps;
• Maintain a well-organized laboratory notebook for documenting formulation work, stability assessment and experiment findings.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field and five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Sr. Manager R&D and Formulation-related occupation.
• Position requires 60 months of experience in the following:
  • Formulating personal care products with three years of experience in skin care and hair care;
  • Utilizing the principles of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, cosmetic chemistry which includes skin and hair processing helps to understand how ingredients interact with each other and create stable formulations as it is quantified by looking at the number of different formulations that are launched annually;
  • Understanding regulatory requirements of US, EU and China to create globally compliant formulations;
  • Utilizing Over the Counter (OTC) experience including knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monograph as well as global rules and regulations with respect to artwork and labeling;
  • Utilizing bulk manufacturing, filling, packing and kettle configuration knowledge to develop manufacturing process from scale up to commercial size with consistent quality;
  • Understanding of FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements to create OTC formulations as it is quantified by seeing the number of OTC formulations produced and registered with the FDA annually; and
  • Utilizing expert knowledge of Chemistry and Polymer Science to interact efficiently with suppliers around the globe and select ingredients that are stable, efficacious, natural, and meet the customers cost.

 

To apply, please do not apply using this link and instead please email your resume to Hr@bentleylabs.com referencing job code A279.42.1