Head of Innovation SKIN Division Verfied

Salary Negotiable Not Specified more than 14 days ago 27-06-2018 11:45:15 AM
22-08-2018 11:45:15 AM
Requirements and Responsibilities

STRATEGISE
Develop a high level coherent and technical long term strategy for innovation and product development relevant to all Skin Division Skin Care brands.
Work with team to establish a technology, product development and consumer strategy.

INNOVATE & COLLABORATE
Facilitate advisory panel, think tanks and innovation workshops.
Explore collaboration possibilities within Ascendis internal resources.
Explore and build relationships and research opportunities with external KOL, laboratories and research centres globally.
Establish and actively manage an internship programme.

FORMULATE
Formulate and develop Nimue and other Skin Care products for Skin Division.
Work with R&D Manager in developing product development plan, budget and schedules.
Formulate within economies of scale and inventory where possible.
Formulate within regulatory requirements.
Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
Maintain expert knowledge on product development procedures.
Make product updates based on changing business demands.
Develop process improvements to ensure product quality and productivity.
Analyse and troubleshoot product issues in a timely fashion.
Manage Nimue product development laboratory.
Evaluate and resolve technical feasibility and production issues.
Liaise with 3rd party manufacturers.

EVALUATE
Collaborate with KOL`s to evaluate new products and trials.
Provide test parameters for clinical testing and guide internal product evaluation and testing processes.
Interpret clinical efficacy test results.
Work with marketing department to evaluate post launch success rate of products.

RESEARCH
Remain cutting edge and up to date with ingredient, product, technologies and trends information.
Research and monitor existing client base and industry developments and identify potential new product opportunities.
Research, stay abreast and communicate new product ideas and concepts to company.
Compile scientific and industry relevant newsletters for clients and consumers.

EDUCATE
Present product and related scientific information to colleagues, educators and clients.
Prepare and do presentations for clients in global markets.

GENERAL Report to MD of Skin Division. Work closely with R&D team.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Maintain product requirements, technical and functional documentation for reference purposes.

Recruiter: Laz Badirwane