Group R&D & Innovation Director - Beauty & Personal Care (Expat Opportunity)

On-HireIstanbul, IstanbulOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 18 hours ago

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About this role

We are seeking an experienced R&D leader to drive innovation and technical excellence across Beauty & Personal Care, including Skin Care, Hair Care, Body Care, Deodorants and related categories.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead R&D strategy, formulation excellence and product innovation.
- Drive global product benchmarking, fragrance development and ingredient innovation.
- Strengthen product testing, claims substantiation and performance evaluation.
- Lead scale-up, technology transfer and commercialization.
- Build strategic partnerships with fragrance houses, ingredient suppliers and technology partners.
- Develop high-performing R&D teams and collaborate with commercial and operational functions.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- 12–18+ years of experience in Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care R&D.
- Strong expertise in formulation, product performance, testing and industrial scale-up.
- Proven leadership experience, commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
- Fluent English and willingness to relocate to Cairo.
- International experience in Turkey, Eastern Europe or Central Europe is an advantage.

We are looking for a visionary leader who combines Science, Innovation, Performance and Commercialization to create differentiated products and build a world-class beauty innovation platform.