Formulation Development Specialist

2 days ago


Ajax, Ontario, Canada Colgate Full time

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive has grown into a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories. Our internationally recognized brand names include Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

We are a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Our commitment is to offer products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to join our team in Mumbai, India. Relocation assistance may be available.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Personal Care / Home Care product development programs for assigned brands/regions by partnering with commercial & supply chain teams. This includes introducing new innovative products that cater to unmet consumer needs, modifying existing formulae and simplifying/harmonizing global bundles for the assigned geography. The role also involves owning the technology transfer process of new products from lab/pilot scale development to commercial production phase at plants.

This position requires the ability to drive sophisticated development projects and/or multiple support projects. The ideal candidate will develop and select appropriate methods, tests and procedures, and develop and recommend product quality, process and/or packaging specifications.

  • Gaining expertise of Personal care / Home care fundamentals and independently leading pilot plant activities with strong focus on EOHS & Quality.
  • Developing strong discernment (end to end business understanding) by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions.
  • Building formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
  • Implementing Personal care / Home care technology product development projects independently for all existing & new product bundles, from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.
  • Leading supplier qualification programs for raw materials & providing required support to packaging material qualification programs.

The successful candidate should have industrial experience in formulation development in FMCG or a Pharma company preferably in development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products. A Master's degree with minimum 2-6 years experience in Cosmetic/Pharma product development with a reputed FMCG/Pharma company is essential. Experience in preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/relaunches to ensure smooth technology transfer to plant is highly desirable. PhD or equivalent experience in chemistry/pharmacy is preferred.

We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel they belong and we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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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