Come join us at L’Oréal – the #1 beauty company in the world, spread across more than 150 markets worldwide! We've been leading the beauty industry for over 100 years, constantly evolving with the help of data, tech, innovation, and some serious science power.
Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay highly committed to making the world more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. So, let's team up and create the beauty industry of the future together!
Job Title: R&I Development Scientist - KIC R&I team (Korea Innovation Center)
(**English resume is required to apply)
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead Research & Innovation (R&I) development projects, leveraging expertise in beauty product technology, project management, and consumer/market insights.
- Manage diverse product development projects, including new and disruptive market innovations, adapting existing technologies to market needs, and short-term, agile animation projects.
- Drive Open Development strategies by scouting breakthrough technologies and "Ready-to-Go" solutions from external ecosystems (OEM/ODM).
- Develop and execute product performance testing plans (in-vitro and in-vivo), ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Lead scientific and technological communication with internal stakeholders (e.g., Lab, Evaluation, Microbiology, SRC, Patent, Marketing) and external partners.
- Cultivate deep technological understanding and propose a competitive innovation roadmap in collaboration with the brand team.
- Spearhead co-development efforts to ensure timely delivery of effective, scalable products while guaranteeing adherence to launch commitments (lead times and costs).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of cosmetics formulation and skin biology.
- Minimum five years of experience in R&I development within the cosmetics industry.
- Strong strategic business acumen to balance technical excellence with commercial viability and speed-to-market.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of cosmetic trends and expertise (Metier).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into accessible marketing language.
- Fluency in English.
**English resume is required to apply
WE ARE ENGAGED & COMMITTED:
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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