Deputy Manager - Application Technology Rinse-off

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• Core Purpose
• Be responsible for building up application technology competences in rinse-off areas, especially bar soap and hair conditioning e.g. hair oils and shampoo.
• Lead and develop regional marketing concepts, support key customer projects based on identified business needs in South Asia
• Be responsible for technical training and support for BASF products portfolio in rinse-off application in South Asia
• Main Responsibilities, Tasks & Deliverables
• Lead and conduct the lab experiment on application & formulation development of rinse-off solutions, including new application solutions and performance evaluation
• Support and work with regional marketing team to develop new marketing concepts, launch data of new products and promotion kits with target BASF portfolio
• Be responsible for regional technical support of BASF ingredients for rinse-off application in South Asia
• Analyze and document results, prepare technical reports and summaries for rinse-off projects
• Communicate/exchange technical know-how within region
• Competitor analysis, performance evaluation comparing with competitors
• Transfer the new technology and new products from global launch to South Asia
• Support innovation collaboration projects with key accounts in South Asia
• Support internal and external customer seminars / workshop / trainings and events
• Comply with regulations concerning safety, health, and environment
• Key Interfaces
• G-EMP/R Global Development Projects Leaders
• G-EMP Regional/Local Market Development Team
• Local Sales Team
• Analytical team at BASF Innovation Campus Mumbai
• Performance Measures
• New concept and application of new products according to identified rinse-off market needs
• Successfully implementation of marketing concepts and key customer projects
• Maintenance of lab instruments and safe working environment and support AT laboratory development following BASF EHS compliance
• Key Competencies (G= General; L=Leadership)
• Demonstrate Customer Focus: L
• Communicate Effectively: G
  
  

Collaborate for Achievement: L

• Technical Competencies
• Technical & Professional Knowledge: Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Cosmetics Formulation Experience, instrumental analysis, laboratory safety management, standard IT-applications
• Minimum Education and Qualification Requirement
• Education: BSc or MSc in chemistry, cosmetic science or related area
• Working experience: MSc or BSc with 8+ years of working experience of personal care application technology in a laboratory environment.
  
  

Other requirements: English- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking