R&D Project Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # Paris, Paris, France

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Job Summary:

As part of the Laboratoires Filorga R&D team and the new Implementation & Support (I&S) organization, the Project Manager is responsible for developing new products and managing the portfolio under his/her responsibility.

Tasks:

• Analysis of marketing brief and product concept, consultation with asset suppliers, technology recommendations in consultation with the US team.
• Activation of formulation brief, in liaison with subcontractors and internal contacts
• Follow-up of new formula submissions with product managers
• Follow-up of development back-planning to ensure smooth project progress with subcontractors and in house, in tandem with pack engineers.
• Monitoring technical execution of projects, alerting to formula or timing risks, forecasting back-ups and alternative solutions.
• Knowledge and maintenance of the portfolio in charge: reformulation for regulatory compliance or eco responsible approaches, resolution of quality issues, continuous improvement, cost optimization Expense management vs. project budget.
• Management of project documentation, compilation of DIP, raw materials and formulas database (PDM/SAP), development of technical file and updating of product portfolio.
• Involvement in the implementation and application of processes and working methods linked to the Implementation & Support organization
• Monitor competition and supplier innovations
• Management of different projects in parallel
• Relations and collaboration with all internal departments: product development, clinical, marketing, regulatory, quality, supply, purchasing and scientific communication, or external: suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills :

• Higher scientific education (engineer, pharmacist...)
• 3-5 years experience in formulation or cosmetics development
• Curiosity, ability to synthesize, rigor, autonomy, organizational skills, agility, responsiveness
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with several people; good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in IT tools (Google Suite, MS Office) and initial experience with SAP is a plus
• Fluent French mandatory, professional English

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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