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Reckitt

R&D Associate

Reckitt

. Lead NPD/EPD projects, BDI initiatives, and maintenance activities as part of the One China R&D team .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeShanghai • ChinaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading NPD/EPD projects and developing innovative formulations while adhering to regulatory standards. Strong analytical skills and a consumer-focused approach drive the creation of sustainable product pipelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
NPD/EPD Project LeadershipFormulation DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsConsumer-Focused Innovation

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Hard Skills
Formulation DevelopmentTechnology ScoutingEvaluation MethodologiesDocumentation PracticesProject ManagementProduct DevelopmentAnalytical Strategy DevelopmentTechnical TransferSustainable Claims DevelopmentConsumer-Relevant Innovations
Soft Skills
Strong ResponsibilityIntellectual CuriosityOpenness to ChangeTransforming Ideas into ActionCollaboration
Industry Keywords
FMCGR&DSafety RegulationsHealth RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsConsumer InsightsDigital ApproachesInnovation PipelineInternational ExperienceScientific Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead NPD/EPD projects, BDI initiatives, and maintenance activities as part of the One China R&D team
  • Conduct early-stage formulation development, technology scouting, and exploratory research
  • Build an innovation pipeline and develop novel technologies and formulations for future product platforms and consumer-relevant innovations
  • Deliver projects on time and complete required documentation to meet regulatory and legislative standards
  • Highlight issues and risks to line managers in a timely manner
  • Follow 'Right first time' practices, documented procedures, and good documentation practices including technical transfer
  • Develop new product ideas and pipeline using consumer- and digitally-minded approaches
  • Create and develop robust evaluation methodologies supporting sustainable and consumer-relevant claims
  • Maintain accountability for workplace safety, health, and environment
  • Follow safety, health, and environmental regulations and policies; report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and near misses; suggest improvements
  • Collaborate with the wider R&D matrix and other business functions to meet China and Reckitt business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Major in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Polymer
  • Minimum of 1 year's experience working in R&D or technical support functions within a product development role in an FMCG environment
  • Strong responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks/projects
  • Strong analytical skills, including developing strategies, tactics, and measurable implementation plans
  • Ability to transform solid thinking into action
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories
  • Openness to change and ability to think out of the box
  • Good English skills
  • Experience in an international company is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Parental benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
  • Life insurance for all employees globally
  • Other benefits in line with the local market
  • Global share plans with the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes
  • Short-term incentives for eligible roles to reward outstanding results