R&D SPECIALIST (SCIENTIST)

It is the spirit of Bayanihan that drives us to continue our legacy of excellence and commitment to care. As an organization, we achieve our successes through good, honest, and persevering hard work - TOGETHER. It is in this way in which our company was built; we progressed as the country's leading Pharmaceutical company, not by sheer luck, but by pure perseverance, integrity, and brotherhood. Grow with us, and be a part of the Bayanihan spirit.

Role Overview: 

• Independently uncovers potential claims with Product Development and other departments (Regulatory Affairs/Innovations /Marketing/SIFT) to come up with the best supportable claims for identified projects
• Independently generates claims support for new and existing products in collaboration with Product Development/Regulatory Affairs/Innovations/Marketing/SIFT. Reviews potential sources of claims such as technical data, clinical test results, competitive claims and market research. 
• Collaborates with Product Development on products needing clinical research. Creates hypotheses, study design and analyzes technical results to make a conclusion and translate this to concrete action plans. 
• Proposes areas for improvement in the claims management processes to facilitate a faster release of well-substantiated claims support to customers/regulatory bodies (e.g. FDA, ASC). Identifies and addresses areas for improvement in the SCM work processes and translates them into relevant SOPs and work Instructions
• Leads the preparation of technical documents such as claims support, clinical report abridge version, standard operating procedures, work instructions and other relevant documentations to meet GMP requirements/reports and uploads in the appropriate database
• Understands the needs of the target consumers and the competitive landscape and utilizes understanding to influence product sensories/claims development.   Identifies market opportunities outside of the defined NPD pipeline due to technical in-depth.
• Effectively designs and leads typical to complex internal consumer tests and summarizes results sytematically with least supervision. Uncovers insights from data that may not be obvious to others. 
• Independently monitor potential issues in claims management operations and in other assigned R&D tasks, reports them in a timely manner to supervisor and provides recommendations. 
• Conceptualizes/leads in designing various training modules on robust sensory tests  that significantly improve the quality of work. Leads in the creation of consumer technical models.
• Establishes/negotiates on technical project plans and timelines in assigned projects. Communicates in a timely and collaborative manner within & outside R&D.

Required Qualifications: 

1. With R&D product formulation and/or process development background in Body/Personal Care/Food and ingestives.
2. Has exposure in sensory testing of skin care products and food/ingestives.
3. Has basic knowledge about the following: 
    a. science of the skin 
    b. clinical test protocols - design, review and data interpretation of the reports
    c. statistical analysis is an advantage
4. Has experience on product claims generation and substantiation of skin care products.
5. Has a good sense of smell  with no major skin condition. 
6. Has good communication and business presentation skills. 

Other Skills:
- Analytical and evaluative skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proactive, Team player

We are committed to providing our employees with the best possible experience. As a LEARNING ORGANIZATION, we are eager to support your development and create the most fitting career path for you. As DESIGNERS AND DRIVERS OF INNOVATION, we are keen to provide you with opportunities to positively transform processes that will intensify business growth. As a NURTURING FAMILY, we are passionate about conducting programs that can promote your wellness, and help you be the best that you can be. As BELIEVERS OF OUR PURPOSE, we are and we will always remain earnest in giving meaningful tasks that will keep you delighted and fulfilled - at work and beyond.