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Cape Town City Centre: R&D Manager

Cape Town City Centre: R&D Manager

Posted on 2025-08-08 00:00:00

Job Summary

This role is ideal for a scientific professional with a strong background in formulation, compliance, and leadership. You will ensure the smooth progression of multiple R&D initiatives while mentoring a team and maintaining operational excellence. This is a critical leadership role for someone passionate about driving innovation and excellence in product development. Minimum Requirements : BSc in a scientific field, with Coschem Diploma / Cosmetic Formulation Diploma. Postgraduate qualification in Project Management. 68 years in cosmetic R&D, including 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects within time and budget. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Oversee R&D lab operations and project timelines. Manage changes to raw materials, packaging, and stability testing. Lead cross-functional meetings and project reviews. Draft, maintain, and enforce departmental SOPs. Collaborate with QA and Manufacturing on troubleshooting and quality issues. Manage documentation, BOMs (Syspro), IEP/CEP samples, and MMI records. Lead and develop the R&D team; assess training needs and conduct appraisals. Support budget planning and manage consumables and equipment procurement. Compile raw material files and present monthly performance reports. “Looking for a role that aligns with your package expectations, job level, or industry expertise? Apply now via our career portal:

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Cape Town City Centre: R&D Manager

Cape Town City Centre: R&D Manager

Posted on 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Job Summary

R&D MANAGER The R&D Manager is responsible for managing the R&D lab activities and for project management related to alternative raw materials, packaging changes, stability testing and post NPD to commercial launches. The successful incumbent will report to the Head of R&D. Key Performance Areas Oversee all R&D lab activities, including setting weekly plans and monitoring progress. Manage projects related to regulatory compliance, changes in raw materials, new packaging, and product promotions. Chair weekly project tracker meetings, providing clear feedback to the Head of R&D and the broader team. Draft and approve departmental SOPs to ensure high standards and efficiency are maintained. Troubleshoot and collaborate with the Manufacturing and QA teams to resolve batch failures, reworks, and customer complaints. Administration of all documentation from Operational and Stability Chemists to internal and external stakeholders. BOM maintenance on Syspro. MMI storage, archiving, updating, and issuing. Control of IEP/CEP samples and reports. Manage and mentor the R&D team, conducting performance appraisals and identifying training needs. Ensure that Operational Chemist & Lab Assistants are adequately trained to take NPD and formula upgrade products forward once the project reaches commercial batch manufacturing stage. Team administration, including time and attendance monitoring and maintaining discipline. Support the Head of R&D in setting and monitoring the departmental budget. Manage departmental resources, including the purchasing of consumables and evaluating new equipment. Ensure accurate compilation of raw material files and other key documentation. Prepare and present monthly statistical reports to the Head of R&D. Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a relevant scientific field with Coschem Diploma / Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation and a post graduate qualification in Project Management. A minimum of 6 – 8 years in a cosmetic R&D environment, at least 5 years of managerial experience in an R&D environment. Proven track record of managing projects, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget.

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