Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #165964 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.   Roles & Responsibilities We are looking for an Associate Research Scientist to join our high-reaching team at our IGTech center. This job drives more sophisticated development projects and/or multiple support projects. It develops and selects appropriate methods, tests and procedures. Also develops and recommends product quality, process and/or packaging specifications. Such assignments require selection of appropriate methods, tests and procedures. In this role the individual would also support funding the growth program of the organisation by exploring opportunities to optimise cost through formula and process optimisation as well as identifying new vendors for quality ingredients sourcing at low cost. As part of Best place to work the incumbent needs to support Quality and EOHS system implementation at India Global Technology Centre. The incumbent needs to work closely with other GTC’s and support/implement common programs. Within CP, the individual would collaborate with various departments and functions such as Supply chain, Packaging, Regulatory and Marketing/CIC so as to ensure timely completion of programs. As a part of Product Development, incumbents need to demonstrate ability to innovate with minimal mentorship and implement the programs.  Key Responsibilities Driving Balanced growth by developing new innovative products to meet consumer/business need Partner with collaborators within GTC and outside GTC (such as marketing, supply chain etc) to drive balanced business growth. Gain expertise of Personal care / Home care fundamentals and independently lead pilot plant activities with strong focus on EOHS & Quality.  Develop strong business insight (end to end business understanding) by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions.  Constantly find opportunities to improve processes with clear focus improving speed to market for all existing & new products. Build formal & informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.  Leverage performance management & development process to improve self performance & capability. Implement Personal care / Home care technology product development projects independently for all existing & new product bundles, from conceptualization to implementation on the ground.  Gain detailed understanding of product portfolio and related regulatory requirements for the assigned geography.    Initiate and Implement new insights and programs in the spirit of continuous improvement in R&D. Lead supplier qualification programs for raw materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs.  Process Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance to all relevant standards & processes. Ensure accurate documentation of processes, test results and project output.   Internal: VPs/GMs, Department & Section managers, Professional and Technical staffs, Peers in other functions (primarily Supply Chain, Packaging, Regulatory and Marketing) External:Government, Regulatory Officials, Product Vendors and Suppliers. Qualification & Requirements Industrial experience in formulation development in FMCG or a Pharma company preferably in development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products. Should have a Masters degree with  minimum 2 years experience in Cosmetic/ Pharma product development with a reputed FMCG/Pharma company. Strong analytical ability and result orientation. Experience in  preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/ Relaunches  to ensure smooth technology transfer to the plant. M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or Pharma is required (Ph.D in Chemistry or Pharmacy would be an advantage) Knowledge and/or experience in product development  Specializing in Soap making and Surfactants, Oils & fasts is highly preferred Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. 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