Job Specification: Application Domain Scientist

Company: L'Oréal

Location: Woodmead

Department: Research & Innovation

Reports to: Hair Métiers Manager

Job Summary:

The Application Domain Scientist will play a crucial role within the innovation team, driving the development of inclusive hair technologies that meet and exceed consumer expectations. This involves leading research efforts, validating innovation phases, and ensuring scientific rigor throughout the development process. The successful candidate will also contribute to protecting L'Oréal's intellectual property, maintain a safe laboratory environment, and effectively communicate the value of innovations to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovation Development: Spearhead the development of cutting-edge, inclusive hair technologies that deliver demonstrable results aligned with consumer needs and expectations.
• Scientific Validation: Conduct rigorous research, coordinate experiments, and validate all phases of innovation development, providing regular updates on technology availability and progress.
• Intellectual Property: Contribute to monitoring scientific, technological, and patent landscapes to safeguard L'Oréal's intellectual property.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and procedures within the laboratory environment.
• Communication and Advocacy: Articulate the value proposition of innovations through compelling presentations and product pitches. Provide expert input and guidance on technical and regulatory matters, ensuring alignment with L'Oréal's communication strategies and brand positioning.

Required Competencies:

Technical/Professional:

• Scientific/Technical Excellence: Demonstrated ability to translate scientific knowledge into tangible innovations, creating actives, technologies, and products that maximize perceived performance. Skill in interpreting and communicating complex scientific results with integrity. Commitment to continuous learning, exploring new technologies and methodologies, and sharing expertise with colleagues.
• Formulation Expertise: Proven hands-on experience (3-5 years) in hair product formulation, with a strong understanding of ingredient interactions, formulation techniques, and performance evaluation methods.

Personal:

• Consumer Focus: A deep understanding of consumer needs and preferences, with the ability to translate consumer insights into innovative product concepts and performance goals.
• Creativity and Innovation: A demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas and scientific concepts that address consumer needs and market trends.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive and results-oriented approach to project management, with a focus on prioritizing, simplifying, and maximizing the impact of major innovation projects. A commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Collaboration and Leadership: A strong team player with the ability to foster collaboration across different functions and contribute to collective success. Ability to think strategically with both local and global perspectives to achieve innovation goals.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Attention to Detail and Perseverance: Meticulous attention to detail, combined with the perseverance to overcome challenges and drive projects to completion.
• IT Proficiency: Comfort and proficiency in using various IT tools and software relevant to research and development.
• Integrity and Ethics: A strong commitment to ethical conduct and scientific integrity.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain effectiveness in a dynamic environment.

Education and Experience:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in hair product formulation.
• Proven track record of successful innovation and product development.

L'Oréal Competencies:

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur

Additional Desired Skills:

• Experience with intellectual property management.
• Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety standards.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a passionate scientist, then apply now!