Our client is a well-known, established Personal Care brand, routed on solid ethical values, aiming at being “the best for the world”, creators of good life for all through beauty, ethics and sustainability. On their behalf, we are looking for aSenior RD Formulator – Skin CareWho will participate in the main development activities of the company's RD laboratory, for formulation of multiple innovative galenics ranging from face and body cream, gel, lotions to suncare products sold in retail as well as in professional networks through SPAs.The mission of this role will be to create and facilitate excellent and sustainable high-naturalness formulas in terms of functional and sensorial performance, working closely with product development and supply chain functions to ensure high quality delivery.Key responsibilities:Formulate and facilitate the development of innovative high-naturalness skin care products, line extensions and product improvements, according to the marketing plan and respecting the timingIdentify and apply new/or improved formulation technologiesEffectively manage projectsCollaborate as a key team member through strong communication skills and team spirit, and to contribute with innovative ideas to the company successKeep abreast with Current market trends and interact with customersDefine the specifications of products collaborating with the relevant departmentsFollow meetings with suppliers of raw materials in order to identify relevant and achievable innovationPromote and impulse innovative ideas in terms of raw materials, formulas, technologies and conceptsMonitor and maintain quality control of formulations to ensure consistency with each batch and assure quality all along the developmentPast experiences and skills:Minimum of 7 years' experience in developing skin care formulations in structured cosmetic companiesProven experience on suncare formulations, Asian formulating technologies and natural-based ingredientsBachelor/Master's degree in a scientific disciplineKnowledge of Cosmos, Yuka and Clean at Sephora standardsAble to communicate with the team to share knowledge and support competencies developmentAble to work effectively across teams, under pressure and on multiple tasksProfessional knowledge of Microsoft ExcellEnglish (both written and spoken) is mandatory. Italian is a nice to haveStrong understanding and passion for the skin care formulation environmentLocation: Emilia Romagna (1 hour drive from Milano)