Cosmetics R&D Project Manager - Cosmetics (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Open Scientific is looking for a Bilingual Spanish/English Cosmetics R&D Project Manager to oversee the project developments of the R&D Center of a growing international cosmetics manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

This position reports to the R&D Director.

This innovation cosmetics manufacturer has international clients in Peru and Colombia so Bilingual Spanish/English is required.

Summary:

•  Bilingual Spanish/English Cosmetics R&D Project Manager will manage the project development at the R&D Center of this growing cosmetics and fragrance company. position requires someone familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures, with experience in Skin Care/Personal Care/and/or Makeup formulation. Knowledge of Cosmetic Chemistry is a best.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• • Coordinate and supervise all aspects of formula development.
  • Validate in collaboration with each area manager all the technical information

(legal “dossier”, testing, etc.).

• • Report any problems during the development to the R&D Director.

• • Participate in the new product process from brief presentations to the final stage of development.

• • Collaborate with the Corporate Project Managers.

• • Review, apply and create the processes of new formula development as needed, such as the general process of development with roles and responsibilities clearly defined.

• • Create a macro process integrating the already existing micro processes.

• • Lead the new product development meeting once a month.

• • Validate the final approval of a formula checking all its aspects before going to PP.

• • Support the labs with any trouble shooting needs.

• • Participate and support the process of R&D software replacement.

Ensure the timely follow up of stability testing.

• • • Responsible for managing the Stability Testing Lab.
    • In charge of training technicians for stability testing
    • Ascertains accuracy or data and drives continuous improvements to data collected and test quality
    • Involved in the formula approval process by reporting the stability testing results
    • Contribute to method development for stability testing on new formulations as required

• • • In charge of training technicians for stability testingIn charge of training technicians for stability testing.

• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Team management
• Problem solving
• Innovation and creativity
• Scientific knowledge
• Communication
• Interaction with the other departments of the Corporation
• Ability to travel

Education/Experience:

Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field.

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

Other considerations:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

This is a GREAT job for the right candidate.

Salary is fair and negotiable.

What is your desired pay range?

We look forward to speaking with you!

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