Associate Manager - Pest Control International Brands - Skin Science & Formulation

Associate Manager
- Pest Control International Brands
- Skin Science & Formulation

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

What if your expertise in formulation science could help create the next generation of products trusted by millions of consumers around the world?

What if you could have a direct impacting in shaping the future of skin care innovation at SC Johnson?

We are looking for an innovative formulation scientist to lead the development of breakthrough skin-applied technologies that redefine performance in our global insect repellent portfolio. As an Associate Manager of Research and Development (R&D), you will apply your chemistry subject matter expertise to skin science, cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation, and consumer product development to solve real-world challenges while advancing technologies that improve everyday life.

If you're energized by turning scientific discovery into commercially successful products—and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to bring innovations from concept to consumer—this could be an exciting next step in your career.

As the technical expert for skin science and formulation technologies, you'll lead the development of next-generation on-skin repellent products that deliver exceptional consumer experiences and industry-leading performance.

Lead the development and execution of SC Johnson's skin science technology roadmap for on-skin formulations.

Explore emerging ingredients, materials, and technologies that improve product feel, efficacy, wear time, and overall consumer experience.

Develop advanced laboratory methods to evaluate skin performance, including skin feel, evaporation, wear duration, dermal absorption, and skin compatibility.

Develop clinical-level studies to assess the performance of repellent products on skin.

Stay at the forefront of scientific and regulatory advancements by collaborating with universities, research institutions, industry organizations, and government agencies.

Design and commercialize innovative formulations that support SC Johnson's global repellents portfolio.

Identify technologies from adjacent industries—including cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and dermatology—and translate them into new product innovations.

Lead formulation projects from concept through commercialization, managing technical risk, timelines, budgets, and project execution.

Establish performance specifications and testing methods that ensure products consistently deliver exceptional consumer benefits.

Collaborate closely with entomologists, toxicologists, regulatory experts, packaging engineers, and cross-functional business partners to bring new products to market.

Build intellectual property through novel formulation technologies and ingredient applications.

Help expand SC Johnson's technical capabilities by introducing new testing methods, technologies, and scientific partnerships.

Influence technical strategy while serving as a trusted subject matter expert across global project teams.

PhD in cosmetic science, pharmaceutical formulation, chemistry, biochemistry or similar scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant R&D experience including commercialization of consumer preferred solutions,

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Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Formulation, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of relevant R&D experience including commercialization of consumer preferred solutions,

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Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Formulation, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 6+ years of relevant R&D…