工艺开发副总监

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Position Summary The Associate Director of Process Development & Commercialization is responsible for scale-up formulations from lab bench to full scale manufacturing for new product launches. He/she leads a group that is accountable for bulk manufacturing process design, development, scale-up and technical transfer of a portfolio of complex products within ELC’s category. This role supports those technical activities across multiple brands and manufacturing sites globally.

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Responsibilities Qualifications • Comprehensive knowledge of process development preferably within the personal care/cosmetic industry, as well as an understanding of equipment typically used in the manufacture of beauty care products. Knowledge of raw materials and formulation is a plus.

• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects within an R&D and Value Chain organization.
• Ability to recognize evolving business needs, anticipate issues & develop plans to address them.
• Effective collaborator with technical and commercial functions including Formulation, Regulatory, Plant Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Value Chain, and Product Development.
• Experience of managing people, including assessment of performance, coaching and development of technical skills.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related field. Higher degree of related field is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.

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Accountabilities • Drives process development workstream within the new product launch program. Deliver right first time manufacturing procedure to designated factory. Create process qualification plan by identifying formula/process complexity, drafting pilot study plan with risk assessment by using cross functional FMEA as primary tool. (40%) • Proactively identifies potential risk with an end-to-end perspective from lab scale to manufacturing full scale, including but not limited to raw materials handling, equipment differences, operational efficiency. (20%) • Oversees a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, identify strength of each and help team to create tailor-made development goal by coaching and provide stretch assignment to boost career development. (20%) • Challenge the status-quo in ways of working and initiate change to improve quality and efficiency of the work of the team.

Build strong collaboration relationship within China Innovation Center and global R&D counterpart. (15%) • Manage new product launch project portfolio within process team to better allocate resources. (5%) • Liaises with Senior Management of R&D and Supply Chain to give guidance on relevant technology trends and innovations.

• Actively drives improvement in technical management capabilities within the organization, including development/deployment of technical training programs. 3.

Requirements • B.S., Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Higher degree of related field is a plus.

• Proven record of cosmetic manufacturing process development and scale up expertise. Strong know-how on technical transfer from R&D to Supply Chain required.

Experience in personal care, pharmaceutical or food industry preferred.

• Proficient English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Exhibits confidence and agility in navigating ambiguity by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
• Traveling in North America, Europe and Asia will be required.
• Occasionally attends and monitors batch manufacturing in pilot labs and manufacturing plants. Batch attendance occasionally involves long hours.