Scientist Job at Colgate-Palmolive | Pharmacy Graduates Apply Now
If you’re passionate about product innovation and want to build a global career in R&D, Colgate-Palmolive is offering a rewarding opportunity in Mumbai. This Associate/Senior Associate Scientist role lets you drive cutting-edge Personal Care and Home Care projects, lead formulation development, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to meaningful product innovation. This Scientist Job is a perfect role for scientists looking to grow with a world-class FMCG brand.
- Job Title: Associate/Senior Associate Scientist
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Job Number: #170336
About The Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Brief Introduction – Role Summary/Purpose
Ready to drive complex R&D projects and shape the future of Personal Care/Home Care categories? Joining our high-reaching team at the IGTech center, you will be independently leading sophisticated development projects and selecting appropriate methods, tests, and procedures. This Pharmacy Job involves driving balanced business growth by developing innovative new products and supporting funding the growth programs through cost optimization and new vendor identification. You will be based at the IGTech center and expected to demonstrate innovation with minimal guidance.
Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Job
- Drive balanced growth by developing new innovative products and implementing technology product development projects for all existing and new bundles, from conceptualization to plant implementation.
- Actively support the funding the growth program by constantly exploring opportunities to optimize cost through formula/process optimization and leading supplier qualification programs for raw materials.
- Develop and select appropriate methods, tests, and procedures; recommend product quality, process, and/or packaging specifications; and ensure 100% process compliance and accurate documentation.
- Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization (Marketing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Regulatory/CIC, and other GTCs) to ensure the timely completion of programs. Gain expertise in Personal Care/Home Care fundamentals, independently lead pilot plant activities with a strong focus on EOHS & Quality, and support system implementation at the GTC.
Required Qualifications
- Education: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or Pharma or any related field is required.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in formulation development in a reputed FMCG or Pharma company.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products.
- Experience in preparation of supporting data related to new product launches/re-launches to ensure smooth technology transfer to the plant.
- Strong analytical ability and proven result orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Pharmacy would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and/or experience specializing in Soap making, Surfactants, Oils & fats is highly preferred.
- Ability to build formal and informal networks to constantly stay updated with new technology trends and breakthroughs.
- Strong business insight and end-to-end business understanding by partnering closely with commercial & supply chain functions.
