Requirements: English
Company: Chromavis Fareva
Region: Offanengo , Lombardia
The RD Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the on-time execution of all development phases from brief reception to product collection and/or new product launch. Acting as a central point of coordination at the RD level, the role ensures smooth communication across departments and acts as a technical liaison between Marketing, Production, Industrialization, Regulatory, Sampling, Stability, Compatibility, and Tech Transfer teams.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure timely execution of all RD development steps in line with project priorities;
- Collect and clarify initial project data in collaboration with Marketing and/or Business Development to enable RD to begin formulation work;
- Set up, track, and report on the progress of RD activities for each development project;
- Analyze RD project workflows and propose continuous improvement actions;
- Organize and manage RD project folders, ensuring structured documentation from brief to product release;
- Prepare and centralize technical documentation (processes, specifications, formulas, test results) required throughout the RD development phase;
- Verify the accuracy of RD data and ensure effective internal sharing for project management;
- Monitor the planning and completion of all internal/external testing prior to launch (challenge test, safety testing, stability, pilot runs, compatibility checks, regulatory approvals...);
- Coordinate with suppliers or external labs for sample and data collection when needed.
- Ensure full alignment with Marketing requests from a technical standpoint;
- Support or contribute to the drafting of Product Technical Data Sheets;
- Assist in identifying and recommending appropriate formulas in response to briefs, balancing technical, industrial, sales, and regulatory considerations;
- Proactively contribute to innovation watch: analyze new product launches, monitor technical trends (new concepts, raw materials, textures...);
- Propose new innovative concepts or formulas to Marketing and RD;
- Stay connected with suppliers to gather insights on emerging trends;
- Participate in supplier workshops, raw material exhibitions, customer events, and trend-related activities.
- Attend and contribute to internal project review meetings;
- Raise alerts to management in case of project delays or risks to the timeline.
Skills Required
- Masters degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or technical diploma with over 10 years of experience in a similar role;
- Solid background in RD project management within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry.
- Strong understanding of RD processes and product development flows;
- Skilled in technical writing and RD project data management (raw materials, formulas, process data);
- Proficient in MS Office and RD-specific IT tools (e.g., COPTIS);
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong organizational and planning abilities;
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines;
- Team spirit, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.