Lead Applications Scientist

Lead Applications Scientist

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a Lead Applications Scientist.

Who Were Looking For:

• Education: A degree in Chemistry Biological Chemistry Cosmetic Science or a related field; an MSc or PhD is preferred.
• Specialized Formulation Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in the skincare industry with proven mastery in skin and sun care formulations and hands-on experience in application testing (e.g. in-vitro SPF measurements corneometer TEWL etc).
• Strategic Project Leadership: A track record of leading New Product Development (NPD) Existing Product Development (EPD) and Open Innovation projects with a focus on scientific rigor and innovation.
• Critical Thinking & Connectivity: The ability to apply strong analytical skills to connect complex technical insights across various technologies and market applications.
• Collaborative Influence: Experience working effectively within cross-functional regional/ global teams using strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and meet project milestones.
• Proactive & Strategic Mindset: A self-motivated approach with the ability to contribute to high-level strategy supporting the long-term innovation and transformation of the business.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead Technical Investigations: Design and execute lab experiments to develop novel skin and sun care formulations using data-driven investigation to troubleshoot problems and determine the next stages of research.
• Provide Commercial Technical Support: Act as the primary technical link for sales and marketing by answering customer inquiries recommending products and delivering technical training sessions both internally and during client visits.
• Manage End-to-End Projects: Independently lead NPD EPD and Open Innovation projects simultaneously ensuring high-quality technical data and formulations are delivered on schedule.
• Drive Open Innovation & Partnerships: Understand the technology needs of Croda Markets and proactively scout external technology partners to solve market needs introducing them to internal stakeholders and managing the execution of collaborative innovation projects.
• Communicate: Translate complex scientific findings into clear insights for various business groups (R&D to Sales and Marketing) and provide updates on developments on projects.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Flexible Benefits
• Medical Insurance Coverage
• Leave Benefits

Additional Information

• Role is based in Croda Singapore IBP office (Jurong East).
• Business travel requirement: Occasionaltravel to support customer visits/roadshows/exhibitions/conferences.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

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