Job Description

For more than hundred years, L'Oreal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people's lives.



L'Oreal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L'Oreal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.



In the department of Skin DA R&I



We are looking for a Scientific Leader for our Skin DA Team based in Mumbai



This leader will.



Lead formulation projects of innovation with dedicated resources, ensuring compliance with deadlines and costs. Supervise a portfolio of projects within its area of activity and ensure the transfer of technologies and product innovation to Development through biseau mode. Clarify consumer and market needs with the Innovation Department and identify technologies to meet expectations (competitive analysis, patent watch, scientific documentation through monitoring, internal and external network). Identify technologies through monitoring the industrial and academic worlds, and define with the team the new knowledge, techniques, and tools to acquire and/or develop. Ensure industrial protection of discoveries and analyze the patent portfolio of its activity. Act as an expert within L'Oreal and externally in their field of activity. Anticipate the scientific valorization of projects with partners from Evaluation Intelligence and Scientific Valorization (patents, scientific publications, demos, etc.). Develop synergies, ensure transversality between different entities, and contribute to the management of cross-functional innovation projects. Contribute to the recruitment, development, and management of its team; ensure the development of expertise and know-how

To succeed in this position, you have:

Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Chem Engg or a related field. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This opportunity will provide great experience for batch preparation, quality control, data analysis, and an immersive understanding of the chemistry behind L'Oreal's products.



If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF.



The L'Oreal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth, that allows everyone to grow, to challenge themselves and to go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you!