Job Description:

To lead and manage the R & D team in developing formulation/products (renovation, innovation) that align with market trends, customer expectation & requirements and then collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, production and business development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Development Leadership:

Lead the development of new products including skincare, hair care, body care, and hygiene items

Supervise formulation & process from concept to commercialization

Evaluate competitor trends and review for new product development 

• Project Management:

Plan and manage project timelines, resources

Coordinate with internal departments (Marketing, Production, QA/QC, marketing) to ensure timely product launch

Manage multiple product development simultaneously

• Technical insight:

Guide formulation strategies by using available and cost-effective ingredients

Manage lab-scale, pilot, and full-scale production trials

Solve formulation & product issues and provide technical support to cross functional teams

• Innovation & Improvement:

Identify new raw materials and processes to improve product quality or reduce costs

• Testing & Quality Assurance:

Assist in performing product testing such as physical, chemical properties (e.g. pH, viscosity, microbiological, etc)

Document and analyze test results, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards

Support troubleshooting of formulation or production issues

• Regulatory & Documentation:

Maintain R&D documentation such as formulation records, batch sheets, and test reports and ensure proper labeling

Support in preparing documentation for product registration and other requirements

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Marketing teams

Assist in scale-up trials and production trial if require

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or any related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product development

• Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation techniques, and stability testing

• Familiar with GMP, FDA Myanmar regulations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Fluency in Burmese and working knowledge of English