(A) Core Purpose

• Be responsible for building up application technology competences in rinse-off areas, especially bar soap and hair conditioning e.g. hair oils and shampoo.
• Lead and develop regional marketing concepts, support key customer projects based on identified business needs in South Asia
• Be responsible for technical training and support for BASF products portfolio in rinse-off application in South Asia
   

(B) Main Responsibilities, Tasks & Deliverables
 

• Lead and conduct the lab experiment on application & formulation development of rinse-off solutions, including new application solutions and performance evaluation
• Support and work with regional marketing team to develop new marketing concepts, launch data of new products and promotion kits with target BASF portfolio
• Be responsible for regional technical support of BASF ingredients for rinse-off application in South Asia
• Analyze and document results, prepare technical reports and summaries for rinse-off projects
• Communicate/exchange technical know-how within region
• Competitor analysis, performance evaluation comparing with competitors
• Transfer the new technology and new products from global launch to South Asia
• Support innovation collaboration projects with key accounts in South Asia
• Support internal and external customer seminars / workshop / trainings and events
• Comply with regulations concerning safety, health, and environment

(C) Key Interfaces
 

• G-EMP/R Global Development Projects Leaders
• G-EMP Regional/Local Market Development Team
• Local Sales Team
• Analytical team at BASF Innovation Campus Mumbai

(D) Performance Measures
 

• New concept and application of new products according to identified rinse-off market needs
• Successfully implementation of marketing concepts and key customer projects
• Maintenance of lab instruments and safe working environment and support AT laboratory development following BASF EHS compliance

(E) Key Competencies (G= General; L=Leadership)
 

• Demonstrate Customer Focus: L
• Communicate Effectively: G

Collaborate for Achievement: L

(F) Technical Competencies
 

• Technical & Professional Knowledge: Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Cosmetics Formulation Experience, instrumental analysis, laboratory safety management, standard IT-applications
   

(G) Minimum Education and Qualification Requirement
 

• Education: BSc or MSc in chemistry, cosmetic science or related area
• Working experience: MSc or BSc with 8+ years of working experience of personal care application technology in a laboratory environment.

Other requirements: English- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking