Head Of Research & Development

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

This executive role carries responsibility for scientific leadership, regulatory compliance, and driving the company's product development strategy to deliver measurable growth. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team and drive innovation at the forefront of the beauty care industry.
Essential Requirements:

  • An MSc or PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline,
  • 10+ years of progressive R&D leadership and product development
  • Expertise in professional beauty care formulation, high-concentration actives, clinical testing, and global cosmetic regulations is essential.
  • Strong capability in project management, team leadership, and the integration of sustainable packaging and raw materials will be critical to success.
Key responsibilities include
  • Steering the R&D roadmap in line with company strategy
  • Ensuring the scientific credibility of claims
  • Monitoring global regulatory compliance
  • Managing the whole portfolio from concept to launch.
  • Mentor a high-performing scientific team
  • Preparing departmental budgets
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1574030
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned