R&D Associate, Germ Protection - Wipes

About the company

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose, working to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

In Research and Development, we employ highly skilled talents including Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals. With nine Centres of Excellence, we use science, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation to develop and enhance our portfolio while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. We act with responsibility and integrity, ensuring compliance with global regulatory legislation and product safety.

The size of our organisation offers opportunities to learn and work across different R&D functions, gaining exposure to various disciplines, teams, and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to support your growth within the organisation.

About the role

The R&D Associate will collaborate with technical product development on key projects for the R&D team.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new products and technologies based on relevant consumer insights in support of brand initiatives.
• Lead key projects through the product development process as the R&D representative.
• Work cross-functionally and serve as the R&D lead on project teams to achieve key milestones and objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop, prioritize, and execute the project portfolio.
• Lead and advance multiple projects through front-end product development.
• Foster strategic growth in innovation processes and systems across the team and organisation.
• Develop technical product strategies to support product development and both short-term and long-term innovation.
• Foster personal development growth with continuous coaching and feedback on career development aligned with R&D Guiding Principles and Corporate Core Values.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a related science and 3-5 years’ experience, or MS degree in a related science and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience and/or proven track record of successful delivery of technical projects in an FMCG company.
• Strong understanding of the product development process from concept ideation to launch.
• Proven project management skills, including timeline management and coordination of key stakeholders.
• Strong formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions.
• Wet wipes formulation experience – desired.
• Understanding of testing and registration implications for EPA-regulated products.
• Understanding of Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Competitive Intelligence.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement.
• Results-oriented and self-motivating.
• Ability to display flexibility and adapt effectively to change.
• Excellent networking and communication skills.
• Proficient with common software, including MS Office.
• Understanding of regulated products under regulatory bodies (EPA, FDA, BPR).
• Proactive mindset aligned with Reckitt’s Core Values and ability to exhibit entrepreneurial attributes.

Benefits

• Inclusion at the heart of everything we do, supported by four global Employee Resource Groups.
• Investment in wellbeing through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
• A range of other benefits in line with the local market.
• Global share plans offering the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
• Short-term incentives for eligible roles to recognise and reward outstanding results.
• Rewards aligned with Reckitt’s pay-for-performance philosophy.