B&w Hair & Skin Care Product Designer (Maharashtra)

Job Opportunity B W Hair Skin Care Product Designer Location Mumbai India Role Overview This position leads R D interventions for Hair Skin product development and regulatory compliance across India Nepal BU It involves end-to-end ownership of product development from concept to deployment in close collaboration with global R D and cross-functional teams driving superior consumer experiences and impactful innovations Key Responsibilities End-to-End Product Development Lead formulation pilot trials stability testing and main plant trials for Dove Hair Skin products Regulatory Safety Compliance Collaborate with SEAC and regulatory teams to ensure consumer safety and timely approvals Innovation Delivery Partner with global R D and cross-functional teams to launch compliant high-performing products Strategic Savings Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within the R D framework Technology Adaptation Leverage the Maximising Technology Impact toolkit to elevate Dove s B W portfolio Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with brand supply chain and quality teams to ensure seamless innovation landing Project Management Drive rigor risk mitigation and safety across all project phases while managing stakeholder expectations Requirement Education BSc with relevant experience or B Tech M Tech in Chemical Engineering or Cosmetic Technology Experience Minimum 2 years in product development or R D roles Skills Technical Scientific Skills Formulation Expertise Deep understanding of surfactants emulsifiers active ingredients and sensory attributes in hair and skin care Analytical Thinking Ability to interpret lab data stability results and consumer test outcomes to guide product decisions Process Engineering Familiarity with scale-up processes from lab to pilot to main plant trials Regulatory Acumen Knowledge of India Nepal cosmetic regulations labeling norms and safety standards Sustainability Awareness Experience with green chemistry principles and sustainable ingredient sourcing Project Innovation Management Innovation Pipeline Management Ability to manage multiple projects across different stages of development Digital R D Tools Proficiency in using digital platforms for specification management formulation tracking and project documentation Risk Assessment Mitigation Skilled in identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies early in development Collaboration Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration Proven ability to work with marketing supply chain quality and regulatory teams Global Coordination Experience working with global R D teams to adapt and deploy technologies locally Stakeholder Engagement Strong interpersonal skills to influence and align with internal and external partners Personal Attributes Curiosity Learning Agility Eagerness to explore recent technologies and adapt to changing market needs Resilience Flexibility Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment Ownership Accountability Strong sense of responsibility for project outcomes and timelines ur commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System ATS Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent please verify before proceeding