R& D Innovation Manager - Beauty Care
Henkel

Culver City, California

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At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

  • The R&D Portfolio Manager is responsible for the execution and coordination of aerosol innovation from open R&D sources; supporting brand initiatives, with exclusive, unique innovation.
  • These projects may include but are not limited to: analytical testing of products, researching new and innovative ingredients, supporting brands by presenting results based on testing or research, supporting Regulatory Manager with research, writing/executing patent paperwork, developing exclusive formulations and on-site quality checks.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Expert in managing open 3rd party innovation developed for haircare
  • Ability to translate brand needs/wants to independent R&D scientists
  • Ability to work with multiple brands and ensure that each brand keeps their own identity
  • Research and prepare white papers on cosmetic needs which provides content to solve, translate and/or clarify any technical question
  • Perform, document and translate required analytical testing into non-technical communication, which could be used by other support groups
  • Conduct on-site quality testing procedures supervised by project lead for performance data metrics, QC/QA solutions, and competitive product evaluations
  • Coordinate product submissions to labs, internal parties, and regulatory agencies for all testing and product development needs
  • Understand both domestic and global compliance ordinances to assist in the product label review/approval process
  • Organize and track lab, packaging, and fragrance submissions
  • Assist in other projects as deemed necessary by Henkel's Management Team

YOUR SKILLS

  • Bachelor's Degree in chemistry/Chemical Engineer or a related discipline
  • Experience working in a lab and performing quality testing procedures
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Critical understanding of technical information to problem solve
  • Ability to effectively translate technical into non-technical communication
  • Must have curiosity and passion for product development
  • Ability to be both creative & process oriented in support of driving innovation and execution
  • Be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Self-motivated, organized, and ability to prioritize workload
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics.



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