Jacques Grignard

Accomplished international R&D leader with extensive experience in Home Care, Personal Care, and Skin Cleansing categories at Colgate-Palmolive. Proven expertise in product development, commercialization, industrial scale-up, and innovation strategy across global markets. Strong background in cross-functional leadership, AI-driven data analysis, business strategy development, and accelerated decision-making to drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and business growth.

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.

PhD in Chemical & Process Engineering – ENSIC - INPL

D.H.E.R.I. in Industrial Research – Université Henri Poincaré

Master's Degree in Molecular Chemistry & Physical Chemistry – Université Henri Poincaré

MAGISTERE in Molecular Engineering, Materials & Processes – Université Henri Poincaré

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Chemistry – Université Henri Poincaré