B&W Prospective Innovation – Head of R&D Skin Care
Unilever Bebington, England, United Kingdom
Location: Port Sunlight R&D/Remote EU (considered for the right candidate)
Job Purpose: Are you passionate about innovation and eager to shape the future of beauty? Unilever has an exciting opportunity for you. We have established the B&W Prospective Innovation & Sustainable Department — a multidisciplinary team dedicated to crafting sustainable and groundbreaking solutions. This team will push the boundaries of what’s possible for B&W brands, elevating purpose, science, and consumer desire.
Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will set the direction for product innovation and disruptive business models. You will lead your category’s innovation roadmap, collaborating with a cross-functional team to bring your plans to market.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Opportunity spotting e.g. new ingredients, formats, packaging solutions.
* Responsible for product delivery for all PISD Skin Care projects including Safety, regulatory, Legal (claim), formulation, pack, R&D and Manufacturing partners selection – from idea to launch.
* Scope and introduce desirable and sustainable packaging solutions.
* Collaborate with PISD Marketing, CMI and Design partners to craft/input into the PISD product roadmap and strategy.
* Bridge between PISD and BG R&D / S&T to ensure innovations meet safety, quality and legal standards while driving speed.
Team Leadership And Cross-functional Teamwork:
* Work in a highly efficient cross-functional team.
* Develop and maintain key strategic relationships with partners.
* Align and engage cross-functional partners to deliver projects on time.
All About You:
* Founder’s Mindset: Embrace a growth-oriented approach.
* Consumer-Centric: Prioritize consumer needs.
* Entrepreneurial Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture.
* Creative Ideation: Generate and refine innovative ideas.
* Strong Interpersonal Skills: Build collaborative relationships.
Key Skills And Attributes:
* Proven innovation delivery and execution in markets.
* Relevant R&D experience in Skin Care.
* Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects.
* Effective Communication: Tailor your approach to different audiences.
MUST / Top 3 Behaviours:
* Collaborative Team Player.
* Growth mindset and founder’s mentality.
* Ability to self-motivate and drive change.
MUST / Top 3 Skills:
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
* Innovative Curator.
* Consumer obsession and commitment to building strong partnerships.
Values:
* Commitment to B&W and PISD stated values.
Domain Expertise:
* Relevant years’ experience in R&D, particularly in Skin Care.
* Ability to make the most of Unilever toolboxes and proprietary solutions.
NOTES: Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed.
What We Offer: We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion and embracing differences.
Relocation to the UK: If applying from outside the UK, your application will be treated as a self-initiated transfer.
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