Formulation Manager - Suncare

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Boots Company Plc, The Park, City of Nottingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 296215d3bc2c40b4b0ddbe1848cbb341

Boots Company Plc

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Quality & Technical Director for Boots and working within a multidisciplinary technical team you will lead and deliver a pipeline of market leading, effective, affordable & sustainable sun protection products from idea to prototype and thereafter finished product.
Accountable for developing the formulation innovation strategy and pipeline for Soltan. Foster and promote a high degree of innovation and forward thinking within the team. Networks widely to stay abreast of industry trends and relevant new technologies through building strong relationships with raw material suppliers, CMO's, CRO's trade bodies and finished product suppliers.
Drives a culture of scientific excellence within the team based on structured experimental plans and critical evaluation of technical data. Able to innovate technical solutions for complex problems, interpret scientific information into valid conclusions and articulate clear business recommendations.
Ensures regulatory, legal & sustainability compliance for all finished formulations, products and processes. Accountable for ensuring effective scale up and transfer of technology to partner manufacturer(s) and is a key point of contact for manufacturing partners and raw material suppliers.
Builds strong relationships across the business particularly with product, regulatory and No.7 Beauty Company R&D colleagues.
Acts as a technical ambassador for the Soltan brand, supporting marketing & PR teams on the benefits of our products.

Graduate in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a scientific discipline with substantial experience of formulation R&D within an FMCG environment.
Experience in formulation development within the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry, preferably with strong photoprotection knowledge
Curious, resourceful and tenacious with a passion for science & formulation technology
Able to build strong relationships and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
Technical translation and communication - ability to communicate complex technologies/science to a broad audience.
Able to evaluate and translate new technologies into tangible commercial opportunities.

The Boots Product Brand is biggest Health & Beauty Brand in the UK and we have exciting plans for its future. In this pivotal role of Suncare Formulation Manager, you'll use your expertise in formulation technology to redefine our approach product innovation, leading a team of formulation technologists to deliver market leading sun protection products. If you're guided by scientific curiosity, have a passion for formulation innovation, want to make a significant contribution to the future of Boots and develop yourself as a scientific leader then this is the role for you., At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.