Manager, Applied Research Personal Care

Manager, Applied Research Personal Care Porto Manager, Applied Research Personal CarePortoPorto, Porto, Portugal col-wideJob Description:DescriptionJob CompetenciesStrategic mindset: Having a strategic mindset allows you to set clear direction and vision, identify market trends and opportunities, ensure product development efforts are strategically positioned to meet future consumer needs and aligned with the company's overall strategy. Communicates effectively:Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company's objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts. Drives Engagement:Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives Plan and align:Planning and aligning to execute is essential for managing multiple projects effectively. It enables you to allocate resources, ensure research activities are synchronized with project timelines, execute projects with precision, maximize productivity and achieve desired outcomes. Collaboration:Effective collaboration ensures you can harness the collective expertise and insights of various stakeholders including R&D teams, Marketing, regulatory affairs and external research partners. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process. Technical Knowledge and SkillsAdvanced understanding of personal care product evaluation methodologies Intermediate knowledge of technical writingIntermediate knowledge of personal care industry key market trends Position RequirementsEducation: A bachelors degree or higher in a life science. Experience: 5+ years of- on experience in personal care formulation or product testing, 2+ years in management IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with a strong capability for presentation creation, Project management software. Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English, PortugueseWorking arrangements:Hybrid working arrangements possible. To be discussedTraveling required: Trade shows, customer and global lab visits as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr