Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 21st October
Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton
The Boots Product Brand is the 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 to 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.
About the role
- 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. Network 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.
- Drive 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.
- Ensure 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.
- Build strong relationships across the business, particularly with product, regulatory, and No.7 Beauty Company R&D colleagues.
- Act as a technical ambassador for the Soltan brand, supporting marketing & PR teams on the benefits of our products.
What you'll need to have
- Graduate in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a scientific discipline with substantial experience in 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.
Our benefits
* 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 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.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
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.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups), or an Access NI Check.
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