#BeOneofOurFaces!
Joining FACETOLOGY means becoming part of a dynamic beauty brand. We are a human-centric environment, driven by the purpose of enhancing quality of life through our products.
As a Head of Research & Development, you will:
- Lead the full New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle from concept, formulation, testing, and validation through to mass production.
- Ensure all product development aligns with brand strategy, market trends, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
- Drive innovation initiatives while maintaining feasibility in cost, timeline, and scalability.
- Oversee Quality Control (QC) systems to ensure consistent product quality across all stages of production.
- Ensure compliance with BPOM and relevant local/international regulations, certifications, and internal quality standards.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality issues or consumer complaints.
- Lead packaging development to ensure functionality, safety, sustainability, brand alignment, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Brand, Marketing, Supply Chain, and external vendors on packaging solutions.
- Evaluate packaging materials and suppliers to meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for toll manufacturers (maklon) and key vendors.
- Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, MOQs, lead times, and contractual terms to achieve optimal cost structure.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and strategic reviews of maklon and vendors.
- Own and optimize COGS through formulation strategy, sourcing optimization, and effective vendor negotiation.
- Partner with Finance and Commercial teams to support pricing strategy and margin targets.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising product quality or compliance.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing R&D organization with strong technical capability and business mindset.
- Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Sales teams.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on product, innovation, and portfolio decisions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields, Master's degree is a strong advantage.
- Minimum 1015 years of progressive experience in Research & Development, New Product Development, or Product Innovation within Beauty, Personal Care, Cosmetics, or FMCG industries.
- Extensive experience working with maklon / toll manufacturers and external vendors, including strong pricing and contract negotiation exposure.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience at Head / Director level.
- Deep expertise in product formulation, quality systems
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
