Senior R&D Manager - Cosmetics Location: Alton, Hampshire Working Pattern: Primarily site-based with flexibility for hybrid working Lead Innovation in a Growing Health & Beauty Business We are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Manager to join an innovative beauty and personal care manufacturer based in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded R&D leader to drive product innovation, manage key customer relationships, and lead a high-performing team in the development of exciting beauty and cosmetic products. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and customer engagement, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing new ideas from concept through to commercial launch. The Role As Senior R&D Manager, you will: * Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of dedicated R&D professionals * Drive the innovation strategy across beauty and personal care product categories * Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch * Act as the technical lead for key customers and stakeholders * Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their requirements and translating them into commercially viable products * Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams * Identify emerging trends, ingredients, technologies, and market opportunities * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards * Present technical proposals and development updates to customers and senior leadership teams * Support continuous improvement initiatives across the R&D function About You We are looking for an experienced R&D leader with a strong background in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or related consumer products. Essential Requirements * Proven experience within the beauty, cosmetics, personal care, skincare, toiletries, or adjacent FMCG sectors * Significant experience managing and developing technical or R&D teams * Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills with the ability to build lasting relationships * Track record of successfully delivering new product development projects * Commercial awareness and an understanding of market trends * Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills * Strong project management and organisational abilities * Degree qualified in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Formulation Science, or a related discipline Desirable Experience * Experience working with skincare, haircare, toiletries, cosmetics, or wellness products * Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and compliance requirements * Experience working within a contract manufacturing or customer-led development environment * Understanding of formulation, scale-up, and manufacturing processes What's on Offer? * Senior leadership position within a growing business * Opportunity to shape innovation strategy and product pipelines * Management responsibility for a talented R&D team * High level of customer interaction and strategic influence * Competitive salary and benefits package If you're an accomplished R&D leader looking to make a significant impact within the beauty and personal care sector, we'd love to hear from you. Join a business where innovation, collaboration, and customer partnership are at the heart of everything they do
Senior R&D Manager Cosmetics in Alton employer: RBW Consulting
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