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Lead the research and development of home and personal care products from concept through industrial scale-up. Manage a team of specialists to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
Requires a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in Home/Personal Care product development. Must have 3-5 years of people management experience and fluency in English.
HEAD OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Fabric, Home Care and Cosmetics
Role & Responsibilities
The Fabric, Home Care and Cosmetics products portfolio includes categories such as laundry detergents, fabric care, household cleaners, surface care, dishwashing products, as well as personal care products including skin care, hair care, and body care formulations.
The R&D department ensures fast and efficient product development with short launch-to-market timelines. Key innovation areas include eco-friendly formulations, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and consumer-driven product differentiation.
The Head of R&D – Fabric, Home Care and Cosmetics leads and drives the development of competitive home and personal care products and manages all technology, quality, and compliance activities related to product safety, risk management, and production quality. The candidate is expected to be highly experienced in formulation development, applicable regulations, and product certifications. This role reports to the Head of the Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities (R&D)
•Manage and develop the research and development of all existing and new products, product concepts, and formulations within the Fabric, Home Care and Cosmetics business unit.
•Lead all new product formulations from concept and costing creation, laboratory trials, pilot testing, and development through SOP preparation, product launch, and industrial scale-up.
•Ensure all product development complies with customer requirements and applicable local and international regulatory standards in the country of use.
•Prepare detailed product costings based on raw materials, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
•Continuously optimize product cost through alternative raw materials, formulation improvements, and manufacturing efficiency, without compromising product performance or quality.
•Lead, develop, and motivate a team of R&D specialists and laboratory technicians.
•Collaborate closely with Marketing to identify market opportunities by analyzing market trends, consumer needs, competitor products, and new or untapped segments.
•Provide technical support to Production teams to resolve manufacturing and scale-up challenges.
•Support Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing teams with technical expertise as required.
•Provide technical support to Purchasing teams for sourcing raw materials and resolving supply or specification issues.
Skills / Qualifications
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry; Chemical Engineering or related scientific disciplines is an advantage.
•Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product development within Home and/or Personal Care categories.
•Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in people management.
•Strong knowledge of formulation chemistry (surfactants, emulsions, preservatives, fragrances, actives, etc.) is an advantage.
•Solid analytical skills with strong process and cost-optimization thinking.
•High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
•Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
•Fluent in English.
•Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Fast & Smart
FICOSOTA is a fast growing company, a manufacturer of home and personal care products, tissue and snack food. Already a leader on many European markets, our company works hard to offer customers high quality products, effective decisions and excellent results. The needs of our clients define our products development. Customer preferences guide our creativity and make us constantly modify our products to be able to respond even to the bravest ideas and constantly changing and evolving market. The satisfaction of our customers is our biggest prize. A team from various fields of young experts works constantly to make the life of the customers more comfortable, easier and calmer. We always look for innovation and stability, we combine simplicity and progressive approach to develop a product with a character – our products are combination of tradition and innovation. Stability, constant growth, ability to acquire the best practices and models from the newest and innovative approaches and implement them on the market is our talent and passion.
Offices: 102 Bulgaria blvd, Sofia, Sofia 1680, BG · 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, US · 144-146 Mihai Eminescu street, Bucharest, Bucharest 020075, RO
Fast & Smart
FICOSOTA is a fast growing company, a manufacturer of home and personal care products, tissue and snack food. Already a leader on many European markets, our company works hard to offer customers high quality products, effective decisions and excellent results. The needs of our clients define our products development. Customer preferences guide our creativity and make us constantly modify our products to be able to respond even to the bravest ideas and constantly changing and evolving market. The satisfaction of our customers is our biggest prize. A team from various fields of young experts works constantly to make the life of the customers more comfortable, easier and calmer. We always look for innovation and stability, we combine simplicity and progressive approach to develop a product with a character – our products are combination of tradition and innovation. Stability, constant growth, ability to acquire the best practices and models from the newest and innovative approaches and implement them on the market is our talent and passion.
Offices: 102 Bulgaria blvd, Sofia, Sofia 1680, BG · 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, US · 144-146 Mihai Eminescu street, Bucharest, Bucharest 020075, RO
