New Frontiers Workstream Leader at Unilever

NEW FRONTIERS WORKSTREAM LEADER Job Description: Job Title: New Frontiers Work Stream LeaderBusiness Function: B&W BG Hair R&DLocation: Port Sunlight, UKWork-Level: WL1; B4/5BACKGROUNDWithin the Beauty & Wellness Hair R&D Business Group, we are looking for a passionate technical Beauty Crafter to work in the New Frontiers team. This role comprises working with teams across R&D (BG, BU & S&T), Marketing and Supply Chain to develop the next generation of Horizon 3 Technologies for the Hair Category. The Hair Category is Unilever’s largest and is unmatched in the diversity of its consumers, products, channels and trends. This role spans our amazing hair care brands with consumer-focused product development opportunities.JOB PURPOSE • Support the development and execution of Hair Longevity Projects for New Frontiers.• Explore and understand consumer pain points to define opportunities to innovate against.• Deliver holistic consumer winning technologies translated into propositions (formula, sensory, packaging) to accelerate growth across the Brand portfolio e.g. Dove, TRESemme, Sunsilk, Clear, K18, Living Proof• Showcase breakthrough nature of technology/proposition with compelling claims & demos• Support patent & publication strategies for E&A and ensure they are developed & executed with excellence.RESPONSIBILITIES COMMUNICATIONS• The job holder will support the New Frontiers Platform Leader and also independently leads parts of the programme, working with cross functional teams & liaising with Project Innovation teams (BG & BUs) & S&T, and is responsible for key project deliverables e.g. Technology Dossiers• Build effective relationships across multi-functional teams e.g. Packaging, Processing and Claims, including global BG B&W S&T team.• Provide key input to meetings with business partners and collaborators, to communicate objectives of the work programme where required.• Collaborate with third party suppliers to enhance product/technology pipelines • Present study objectives and results within the project team and contribute to B&W R&D Leadership meetings wherever appropriate. KNOWLEDGE• A working knowledge of the main science themes and the chemistry of product formulations and technologies. Knowledge of skin biology/biochemistry, cell and/or molecular biology would be an advantage.• Technical expertise in raw materials and supplier networks • Knowledge of toolbox operation, management of best practice systems e.g. Pharos, Regs, LIMS, and patent processesINNOVATION• Establish networks with relevant external collaborators, e.g. suppliers, academics or equivalent, to identify emerging product/consumer trends and relevant new technologies. • Use consumer insights to identify & drive opportunities to build new methodologies and formulation/packaging routes, to further the innovation technology pipelines/expertise.ALL ABOUT YOU:• Education to degree level or higher in a sciences discipline, with experience in R&D• Strong teamwork & planning• Highly-motivated, good problem solving/practical creativity skills• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Passionate about brands and their consumers • The role may require occasional UK and overseas travel. Apply Now