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Unilever is currently hiring for Research and Development Manager, Beauty Well Being and Personal Care, West Africa
Function: Research and Development
Scope: West Africa
Location: Oregun, Lagos
Terms & Conditions: Full time
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION
Our team of world-leading scientists, researchers and professionals creates innovations that drive growth for our business and deliver positive impacts for people, society and our planet.
For more than 100 years, we have been using our differentiated science and technology to create the superior products and experiences our consumers love. R&D has always been a growth enabler for Unilever and now, more than ever, we have a critical role to play in driving our future-fit organizational strategy.
Our vision is to innovate boldly for people and the planet:
We deliver on this vision by developing superior products and experiences that improve people’s health, confidence, and wellbeing, and make a positive impact on our planet.
A truly global R&D:
We are a global team of scientists, researchers, and professionals responsible for translating the latest science and technology into cutting-edge innovations.
Every single Unilever product requires R&D expertise to thrive, so we must get as close as we can to our brand teams. More than 80% of our R&D colleagues work within the Business Groups, with the remaining 20% forming our global Digital R&D, SEAC and Regulatory Affairs capabilities.
Our global R&D team spans 60+ countries and we leverage Global Innovations Centres and Regional Innovation Hubs.
To maximise our capabilities, we connect with a network of universities, start-ups, and partners through our innovation ecosystem.
JOB PURPOSE
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are If you are passionate about identifying consumer needs and creating solutions; conceptualizing ideas; product testing and design; new product development and brilliant execution of Technical Projects, then this role is just for you.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Key tasks of the role holder will therefore be, but not limited to:
- Responsible for execution of BWPC Nigeria R&D activity plans for innovation, Complexity Reduction & 5S, product superiority and sustainability, leadership for local initiatives Beauty Well Being and Personal Care across West Africa including globally led and local innovation projects, Supply Chain capacity building through onshoring projects, local supplier development (RM & PM), resilience initiatives, and 5S savings opportunities.
- Bring R&D leadership into the BT Meetings and clarity with accountability on R&D deliveries in the key nosiness projects.
- Support the regulatory compliance agenda in line with business and audit requirements for our operations in Nigeria in Collaboration with the Regulatory Team Lead.
- Product Compliance, Ensuring Regulatory compliance, and speedy delivery of new innovations.
- Co Leading Innovation using internal and external partners.
- Be the R&D “face” to the cross-functional team within the BWPC BT teams to land innovations with scale and impact.
- Responsible for the BWPC (Beauty & Wellbeing/Personal Care) R&D program ensuring OTIF delivery. Managing and business partnering local stakeholders as required.
- Be an active and engaged member of the respective Business Team in West Africa.
- Responsible for providing technical support for claims, compliance, and activation.
- Provide market insights & as appropriate monitor specific developments/activities of competitors, Key Opinion Formers, etc.
- Interrogation of R&D data systems. Evaluation and visualisation of data analysis results.
- Support data enhancements for the effective operation of PLM.
- Responsible for the support provided for strategic business programmes requiring R&D input, e.g. Digital projects, Supply & MET operations, Project Flash.
- Lead and manage a team of