Menarini Asia-Pacific
Website:
menariniapac.com
Job details:
Company Description Menarini Asia-Pacific is part of the Menarini Group, a global pharmaceutical and diagnostic company with over 135 years of history and a presence in 140 countries. The Asia-Pacific organization aims to be a leading provider of trusted healthcare brands that improve people’s lives. It manages the full commercial value chain, from clinical development and regulatory approval to product launch and lifecycle management. Menarini India is the leading international dermatology company in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Role Description:
New Product Development (NPD) & Launch Support
· Define technical product briefs based on market trends and consumer insights.
· Guide third-party manufacturers (CMOs) on desired ingredient profiles, textures, and performance
benchmarks.
· Review prototype formulations in alignment with marketing goals/ brief formulations.
· Create technical timelines to ensure product development meets strict marketing launch deadlines by
working with CMO.
Market Competitor Analysis & Benchmarking
· Deconstruct and analyze ingredient lists (INCI) of competitor products to identify unique selling points
(USPs).
· Conduct reverse-engineering assessments to compare market formulations against our pipeline /
competitor brands / benchmark brands.
· Create technical "battle cards" comparing product textures, active delivery systems, and ingredient
percentages.
· Identify gaps in the market where new, innovative formulations can provide a competitive edge.
· Packaging alignment with formulations.
Claim Substantiation & Technical Marketing
· Translate complex chemical and biological data into simple, impactful marketing stories.
· Verify that all product claims (e.g., "anti-ageing," "brightening," "hydrating") are backed by robust
scientific data or clinical trials & review it when we outsource formulations from CMO.
· Review marketing copy, social media content, and packaging artwork for technical accuracy.
· Educate internal marketing and sales teams on product science, key active ingredients, and
mechanisms of action.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
· Screen formulations early in development to ensure compliance with target market regulations (e.g.,
FDA)
· Monitor global cosmetic ingredient trends, restrictions, and bans to proactively update existing
portfolios.
· Act as the primary liaison between Marketing teams, Medical, Regulatory bodies, and Manufacturing
partners.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of skincare, haircare, or personal care formulations, raw materials, and global ingredient suppliers in Cosmetic & Medical Derma products.
- Strong background in pharmaceutical formulation, R&D, or related scientific functions, with the ability to translate technical information into clear marketing support.
- Experience collaborating with marketing, medical, regulatory, and commercial teams on product claims, positioning, and lifecycle management.
- Ability to review and interpret clinical, scientific, and regulatory data to ensure accuracy and compliance in marketing materials.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field. Experience in branded pharmaceuticals or consumer health is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in standard office and documentation tools and the capacity to work independently on-site in Mumbai.
- Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in cosmetic formulation, R&D, or technical product management.
Location: Mumbai.
Role: Consultant
Interested candidates please share your resume to: hr.india@menariniapac.com
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