R&D Associate
We are Reckitt
Research and Development
In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.
We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
About the role
R&D Associate is 1st entry level manager grade role handling NPD/EPD/capability projects of various complexity. The role involves leading a larger group of x-functional team members and senior stakeholders and may lead a team of direct reporting members. The role leads independent project activities and delivers from wider cross functional teams in R&D, medical, clinical, SQRC and supply.
Your responsibilities
Quality :
- Be aware, accountable and follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) rules & regulations.
- Enforce quality mind & awareness for working in area by following documented procedures & follow good documentation practice.
- Be compliance to requirements of ISO13485 and other relevant regulatory requirements as required based on role & function responsibility.
- Always think “Quality is my responsibility”.
Safety, Health & Environment :
- Be aware, accountable for safety, health and environment in workplace all time to ensure free accident and good environment area of working.
- Follow which support the safety, health and environment regulations, company policies by working safely, reporting unsafe condition / unsafe action / near miss accident to supervisor as well as suggest for any improvement.
- Be compliance to requirements of ISO14001, ISO45001, other relevant EHS regulatory and company EHS requirements as required based on role & function responsibility.
- Always think "Safety, Health and Environmental is my responsibility".
General :
- Ensure all technical aspects of the product development are carried out as per the agreed timings, with any issues or risks clearly highlighted to line manager in a timely manner.
- Liaise with the cross functional internal and external team to ensure technical milestones are met
- Coordination of factory line trials, subsequent R&D qualification testing and validation prior to launch
- Ensure all relevant product specifications and internal documentation is in place and fully approved prior to full production start-up
- May involvement line management of one or more Assistants or Associates– if applicable ensure they are effectively managed and encouraged in their personal development
- To be consumer minded and have an understanding of behaviour across the different regions and translate this learning into product design and development
- Balance formulation and product performance robustness and challenging cost targets
- Development of robust evaluation methodologies leading to sustainable and consumer-relevant claims • Support idea/concept generation where appropriate.
- Ensure all IP considerations are fully taken into account during the product development process.
- Responsible for the compilation, approval and circulation of technical reports throughout the product development process.
- All assigned development activity must conform to legislative, health & safety and environmental requirements.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemical Engineering, Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical sciences, Cosmetic formulation.
- Relevant experience at least 3 years with product development within FMCG or Chemical environment. Medical device experience is an advantage.
- Required (knowledge, skill, training) Good communication skills, especially English Excellent presentation skills
The skills for success
What we offer
Equality
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