Formulation Scientist

Contract: Full-time 12 Months Fixed-term Contract.
Closing date: 14th May 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of health and beauty At Boots we are on a mission to deliver innovative formulation solutions that delight our customers and drive growth for our brand. As a Formulation Scientistin Nottingham Beeston you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product offerings.

In this exciting position you will leverage your scientific and technical expertise to develop high-quality compliant products that meet consumer needs. Join a team that values collaboration innovation and personal growth and be part of a culture that champions inclusion and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of new consumer healthcare and beauty formulations from concept to market ensuring delivery to agreed time cost and quality standards.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of formulation technologies regulatory requirements medicinal legislation and technical IP.
• Manage and coordinate formulation projects with a high degree of autonomy identifying and mitigating technical and delivery risks.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners including third-party manufacturers and co-developers to ensure successful scale-up and manufacture.
• Operate confidently within a factory and manufacturing environment maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.
• Contribute to the wider Boots Product Brand strategy by developing beauty and healthcare formulations that meet consumer needs and commercial objectives.

What Youll Need to Have (Our Must-Haves):

• Degree in Science or Technology with 3 years formulation experience ideally with beauty or healthcare including licensed medicines.

• Strong expertise in health and/or beauty formulations with a demonstrable track record of delivering products from concept to market.

• Excellent knowledge of multiple formulation technologies and a solid understanding of the end-to-end value chain and manufacturing processes.

• Proven ability to manage complex formulation development projects influence stakeholders and work effectively across functions.

• Highly organised risk-aware and detail-focused with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

• Passionate about formulation science and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the future success of the Boots brand.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have:

• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Familiarity with consumer insights and market trends in health and beauty.

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You:

At Boots we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development. Your journey with us could lead to exciting roles in product development project management or even leadership positions within our innovative teams.

Rewards Designed for You

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• 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 options to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A Bit About Us
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats Next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you brilliant with Boots.