Parfums Christian Dior Japon K.K. - R&D Manager for Skin Care Projects
R＆D
Research and Development
R&D Manager
product designing & formulation
Skin Care
Recruitment
LVMH
Parfums Christian Dior
Dior
Japan, Tokyo
Manufacturing
Full-Time
4803
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LVMH Japan Group
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Posted
2022-12-26
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Summary
JOB TITLE: R&D Manager for Skin Care Projects
COMPANY: Parfums Christian Dior Japon K.K.
LOCATION: Tokyo
MISSION STATEMENT for AIC (Asia Innovation Center):
Manage an integral part of Dior innovation in product designing & formulation through collaboration with Central R&D and/or external experts
Propose innovative initiative ideas/rhythm to make further growth of Dior Japan/Asia business
Identify unique Asian consumer needs, and address the needs by delivering superior formulas in product performance and texture.
Assess and redefine the initiative strategies for Asia & Japan Dior by collaborating with central functions and bring Dior up to No.1 brand in Asia
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Direct report to AIC R&D Senior Manager or AIC R&D Director
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
AIC R&D in JP/KR & MCI (Market & Consumer Intelligence) in JP/KR/CN teams
Central R&D (in France), especially Skin Care Laboratory, New Raw Material, Analytical, Safety, Regulatory, Microbial and Patent groups
Local and Central Marketing teams of Dior
Central and Local PR teams for press presentation
EXTERNAL RELATIONS:
Suppliers of Raw Material and/or device companies
Sub-contractors (OEM/ODM)
Press/Beauty Editors
University professors/researchers when exploring on technical researches
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
AIC R&D Skin Care Manager
A position at central R&D management if the skills are matched
- Provide OJT (On the Job Training) at central R&D in France at least for 6 months when he/she is selected as a candidate.
- On-going coaching & training by AIC R&D Director/R&D Senior Manager
Key Qualifications
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Deep skin care formulation knowledge for leading formulas & technology development with direct-reports, formulators
Problem solving skills
Communication skills in English via both oral & written manners
Communication skills in Japanese to manage the work relationship with external resources in Japan.
Leadership skills to independently overcome both technical and project management challenges
Innovation spirit & passion to challenge uncertainty
Action oriented
Creativity
Negotiating skills
Organizing skills
Active and open to work with foreign people
Able to explain technical things to non-technical people
Good knowledge of cosmetic products and markets
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience: minimum 8 years in formulation of skin care products
Clear communication skills in both oral and written manners
Language: fluent Japanese and business level in English (TOEIC 800 equivalent)
PC Skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Personality : active, creative, flexible, structured, responsible, opened mind, good speaker and good presenter
Responsibility
Deliver assigned projects with following leadership;
- Lead and delivery of assigned innovation product development by managing & guiding 5-6 formulators for Asia primarily, but potentially for global application
- Present the progress of innovation work with technical rationale/data as “reasons to believe” to R&D management team every 4 months and get an agreement for clear next steps.
- Propose and pursue new technology exploration, create new formula chassis with unique & superior texture, and/or with superior skin care efficacy.
- Create technical models and communicate the superior benefits technically achieved by the new formula chassis to R&D management first, then transform the information/data to central & local Marketing with consumer understandable explanation on competitive edges.
- Design “product use test” to prove the superiority of developed formulas together with MCI team and/or “clinical test” to prove the technical superiority in skin care efficacy together with central R&D team.
- Analyze competitive activities and find opportunities for own technology to compete with them technically and commercially
- Provide required data and prototypes at project decision points, and manage the development schedule with full communication with AIC & central R&D, Marketing, and Product supply groups.
- Participate in press presentation for technology presentation when the products are designed for Asian needs and requested by central & local PR.
- Support AIC R&D Director on leading scientific researches with academia
- Support market, technical and scientific survey in skin care field
Explore and identify novel technology & collaborate external academia partners to customize the unique technology/materials for the seed of new innovation formula chassis or new actives for skin benefits.
Provide technical support for global projects led by central R&D laboratory not to miss the critical Asian needs
Ensure monitoring of new technologies/innovations in Asia, and provide feedback of assessment to management and counterparts in central R&D, MCI & Marketing
Guarantee timely feedback on any quality problems from own formulation work to set better reactivity and continuous improvement of formulation designing and/or package compatibility in a timely manner.
Education
University graduate (Master in Science, i.e. Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical science are preferable)
Location Details
- Country / Region
- Japan
- Prefecture (State)
- Tokyo
- Location (Address)
- Tokyo
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