Job Description
About the Company
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Our client is an established, founder-led Australian skincare brand offering results-driven solutions in the thriving dermatological skincare sector. With international growth aspirations and a strong innovation agenda, the business is focused on building a world-class product pipeline and go-to-market execution capability.
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About the Role
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Our client is seeking a Senior R&D; & Innovation Chemist to help shape the future of evidence-based, high-performance skincare. Reporting to the Head of Research and Development, this role will lead research, formulation and product development activity across premium cosmeceutical and medical-grade skincare ranges, with a focus on clinically proven innovation, visible results and consumer-led product concepts.
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This is a hands-on, commercially connected role for a highly curious formulation skilled who enjoys combining scientific rigour, creativity and cross-functional collaboration to bring market-leading skincare products to life.
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What you'll be doing
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Research skin biology, active ingredients and emerging skincare technologies to inform new product concepts and innovation opportunities.
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Support the development of a long-range, consumer-led NPD pipeline aligned to brand strategy and commercial growth priorities.
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Lead and support end-to-end formulation, testing, claims development and clinical validation across new and existing products.
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Develop science-backed formulations targeting key skin concerns, incorporating clinically proven actives and advanced delivery technologies.
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Design and oversee clinical testing protocols to validate product safety, tolerability and efficacy.
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Prepare technical documentation, product scientific data, claims dossiers and scientific publications.
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Collaborate with Marketing, Education, Sales, Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.
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Partner with external laboratories,



universities, research institutions, suppliers and industry experts to strengthen product credibility and accelerate development.
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Support scale-up, technology transfer and manufacturing troubleshooting while maintaining quality, compliance and commercial feasibility.
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Identify opportunities to improve formulation complexity, cost, sustainability and product performance.
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About you
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Master's or PhD qualification in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline.
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5+ years' experience in cosmeceutical, skincare, personal care or related product development, ideally with clinical or medical-grade products.
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Proven experience developing and validating skincare products with scientific or clinical substantiation.
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Strong knowledge of dermatology, skin biology, active ingredients, cosmeceutical trends, claims substantiation and product safety standards.
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Experience managing or supporting clinical trials, external testing or independent product validation.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation and project management skills.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both scientific and commercial stakeholders.
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A hands‐on approach, high attention to detail and a passion for advancing skin science and improving visible skin health outcomes.
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Why join this business?
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Join a respected, founder-led Australian skincare brand in an exciting transformation and growth phase.
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Play a key role in developing world‐class, evidence‐based performance skincare products.
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Work closely with a collaborative, cross‐functional team across R&D;, Marketing, Education, Regulatory, Quality, Sales and Supply Chain.
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Contribute to meaningful innovation, scientific claims and product launches that support brand growth in Australia and internationally.
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Enjoy a competitive package and an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
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