Scientific Lead; AE

location : Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom

company : Arthur Edward

Are you a scientific leader who translates complex research into consumer-ready solutions?

Do you want to drive cutting-edge product development for one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing international beauty brand that is redefining skincare innovation. As Scientific Lead, you will embed scientific integrity across the full innovation pipeline, bridging dermatological research with consumer needs to deliver high-performance, future-proof products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed scientific strategy and rigour into end-to-end product development
• Provide internal scientific guidance, advising on formulation, efficacy and clinical relevance
• Translate complex science into actionable insights for non-technical teams
• Manage external partners including dermatologists, testing labs and research institutions
• Oversee clinical and user testing programmes, interpreting and communicating results
• Stay ahead of dermatological and ingredient science trends to inform pipeline innovation
• Build strong relationships with ingredient houses, technical partners and manufacturers

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a scientific or technical role within beauty, personal care or related industry
• Qualification in cosmetic science, dermatology, formulation chemistry or similar
• Commercially aware, balancing scientific rigour with business goals
• Industry network across suppliers, manufacturers and academia
• Happy to travel globally for conferences and supplier visits

This is a rare chance to make your mark in a globally recognised, innovation-driven beauty brand. Visit  and enter AE818951 in the search field. Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.