Sr. Manager R&D – Global Product Development Cleaners at Colgate-Palmolive (2022-09 – Present)
Leadership of global Home Care product development and commercialization initiatives for Cleaners categories.
- Management of multidisciplinary R&D teams, including direct and indirect reports across strategic projects.
- Formula and process optimization projects generating approximately USD 15M in savings.
- Development, validation, and industrial scale-up of finished products for global markets.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Marketing, Regulatory, Analytical, Quality, and Technology teams.
- Accelerated implementation of new manufacturing plants and industrial processes.
- Product lifecycle monitoring, formula optimization, and manufacturing simplification initiatives.
- Competitive benchmarking and compliance with Key Release Specifications (KRS).
R&D Manager – Global Product Development for Bar Soap (Strategic Assignment) at Colgate-Palmolive (2021-05 – 2022-04)
Management of innovation and technology roadmap for global Bar Soap category.
- Development of technical solutions supporting strategic product launches and commercialization initiatives.
- Leadership of prototype development, proof-of-concept testing, stability studies, and validation processes.
- Intellectual property management including patents and invention records (IR).
- Strategic collaboration with commercial teams for product innovation initiatives.
- Regulatory compliance assessment and future ingredient strategy planning.
- Budget management and optimization of category development resources.
- Leadership development, training coordination, and performance management across team members.
R&D Manager I&S Cleaners Americas at Colgate-Palmolive (2018-06 – 2022-09)
Leadership of product development and industrial scale-up projects across the Americas region.
- Commercialization and implementation of regional and global product launches.
- Validation and accelerated start-up of a new manufacturing plant within 6 months.
- Participation in strategic growth initiatives and exclusive Target USA programs for TOM'S of Maine deodorants.
- Collaboration with Global Supply Chain and cross-functional business teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Formula optimization, raw material qualification, and manufacturing process simplification.
- Product stability monitoring and lifecycle management activities.
- Technical alignment with Product Development and Early Research global teams.
R&D Research Scientist / Sr. Research Scientist – Global UnderArm Products at Colgate-Palmolive (2013-09 – 2018-05)
Development and commercialization support for Personal Care and Underarm Products categories.
- Product adaptation, validation, and manufacturing scale-up activities for global markets.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Regulatory, Marketing, and Quality teams.
- Product lifecycle monitoring, formula optimization, and competitive benchmarking.
- Support for cost optimization and raw material qualification initiatives.
- Participation in project reviews and implementation planning activities.
- Technical alignment with Product Development and Early Research teams.
R&D Project Leader – Personal Care Products at Colgate-Palmolive (2012-07 – 2013-08)
Leadership of innovation and product development projects for Personal Care categories across Europe and Eurasia.
- Technical coordination of implementation and commercialization activities.
- Support for multiple regional brands and category growth initiatives.
- Collaboration with international R&D and commercial teams to ensure project alignment.
Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry Teacher at Independent Professional Practice (2010-01 – 2012-01)
- Delivery of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry instruction for students at multiple academic levels.
- Development of educational materials and personalized learning methodologies.
- Academic coaching and performance evaluation activities.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Henri Poincaré University (2009-09 – 2010-12)
- Instruction and evaluation of undergraduate mathematics courses.
- Development of academic projects, examinations, and student assessments.
- Adaptation of teaching methodologies based on student performance analysis.
Assistant Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Henri Poincaré University (2008-10 – 2009-09)
- Development and delivery of academic content for chemistry-related courses.
- Mentorship and academic support for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Coordination of classroom and laboratory activities.
