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Job Title: Scientist Product Development

Job Type:Permanent Fulltime

Function: R&D

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products real estate agriculture financial services and chemicals industries.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of theover125year young Godrej Group we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust integrity and respect for others. At the same time we are growing fast and have exciting ambitious aspirations.

impact will you create

Thorough understanding on preformulations prototyping and product development of various dosage forms. The candidate should have strong technical and hands on experience in at least one of the above mentioned categories.

Interact and coordinate with different functions for various activities

Exposure to wet and instrumental analysis of relevant product categories and raw materials.

Utilize measurement techniquterize and predict product behavior over time

Understand and follow protocols/test methods used to measure functional and aesthetic performance

Understand and develop protocols to evaluate product performance to support claim substantiation

Analyze and evaluate competition products

Participate in pilot plant and plant level scale up activity

Document the product development pathway by means of suitable reports and dossiers and support Technology Transfer Develop and work on relevant projects with academia to build and develop science base within GCPL and also exploit learnings to our commercial advantage

Expected to think and contribute through innovative and disruptive ideas in relevant categories

Who are we looking for

Key Skills

Must possess a sound understanding of product formulations consumer expectations/insights as well as gapsin delivery of existing formats. Some level of consumer interaction to understand consumer needs

Knowledge in various methods both instrumental and non instrumental methods in evaluation of the category would be preferred

Ability to demonstrate the practical use of knowledge base in Innovation Projects

An appetite for learning open mind for innovation questioning status quo ability to think out of the box

Analytical abilities coupled with an understanding of and ability to use statistical tools

Ability to work in a team Strong Interpersonal skills Good presentation and communication skills 2

An understanding on regulations governing cosmetics will be an added advantage

Product development know how Chemical and Physical Evaluation of Products Knowledge of instrumental and noninstrumental evaluation of category would be an added advantage

Education & Experience

M Pharm in Pharm Chemistry / Pharmaceutics MSc Organic Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry chemical engineering

25 years experience in the field of formulation development preferably in the field of Hair Skin/House Hold Insecticides / Hygiene/Air Care will be preferable.

Whats in it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Genderneutral antiharassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with topup options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage including vaccinations dental vision etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options including remote working and parttime work

Mental wellness and selfcare programmes resources and counselling

Celebrating wins the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual team and businesslevel achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

inclusiveGodrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.