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Reckitt · 1 week ago

R&D Household Associate US

Montvale, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $137K/yr

3+ years exp

Vestacy is a standalone company focused on transforming houses into homes, and they are seeking an R&D Household Associate to lead product development initiatives. This role combines technical expertise with creativity to deliver safe and sustainable household products while collaborating with various teams to advance the innovation pipeline.

Cleaning ProductsHealth CareHome Health CareManufacturingMedicalProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Formulate and develop new products and technologies based on relevant consumer insights in support of brand initiatives

Lead key projects through the product development process as R&D representative

Work cross-functionally and be R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives

Understand and communicate the impact of R&D activities to the regional business

Provide R&D Technical support for the North American business including:

Direct the routine evaluation of existing commercial products, including performance and stability testing and claim support

Direct the evaluation of first production samples for new product launches, including performance and stability testing

Direct performance and stability testing on GM expansion projects and new supplier approvals

Provide support to Supply for production startups, quality improvements, and cost savings projects

Provide support for Claim Support on EPD’s and existing brands. Represent R&D on TV copy and demos

Respond to consumer complaints and quality issues, competitors’ challenges and legal inquiries concerning technical matters relating to products marketed within the region

Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize and execute project portfolio

Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development

Support team in the development of technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation. Must be self-starting and work independently

Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across team and organization

Develop technical product strategies to support product development and short-term and long-term innovation

Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development as per the R&D Guiding Principles and Corporate Core Values

Qualification

Product DevelopmentFormulation ExpertiseRegulatory KnowledgeProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingCompetitive IntelligenceCollaborationCommunicationNetworkingResults OrientationEntrepreneurial MindsetAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementChallenge the Status QuoBusiness PartnershipStakeholder ManagementCommercial AwarenessMS Office ProficiencyScienceChemistryIntellectual Property AwarenessAdaptabilityFlexibilityInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

BS/BA degree in a related science and 5 years' experience, or MS degree in a related science and 3 years' experience, or PhD in a related science and 1 year relevant experience in Personal Care and/or Surface Care

Experience and/or proven track record of successful delivery of technical projects in a FMCG company

Strong understanding of the product development process from concept ideation to launch

Proven Project Management skills including timeline management and coordination of key stakeholders

Strong formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions

Understanding of Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Competitive Intelligence

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement

Results-oriented and self-motivating

Ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change

Excellent networking and communication skills

Proficient with common software, including MSOffice

Understanding of regulated products under regulatory bodies (EPA, FDA, BPR)