OverviewFater is an Italian company, a 50 / 50 joint venture between Procter & Gamble and Angelini Industries. It manufactures and distributes fabric and home care cleaning products under the Ace and Neoblanc brands in 37 countries across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. In Italy, since the 1960s, it has expanded the market for personal absorbent products, and today it manufactures and sells Pampers, Lines, Lines Specialist, and Tampax branded products for the Italian market. Fater is a dynamic company that invests around 4% of its annual revenue in innovation. Its headquarters are located in Pescara, with production facilities in Pescara and Campochiaro (CB) in Italy, and abroad in Porto, Portugal, and Gebze, Turkey.The challengeTo strengthen our Personal Care Research & Development team, we are seeking an experienced Product Development Specialist with a proven background in personal care product innovation. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years’ experience in cosmetic or dermocosmetic R&D (deodorants strongly preferred), a strong passion for innovation, excellent teamwork skills, and a keen interest in leveraging digital tools and Artificial Intelligence in research.What you will doDevelop and optimize new formulations in line with Fater standards and industry regulationsActively research new raw materials and technologies for Personal Care productsCollaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, Production, and Quality teams throughout the product development cycleIntegrate AI tools into the formulation process (e.g., data analysis, ingredient prediction, simulations)Oversee stability and performance testing, and prepare technical documentationMonitor trends and innovations in the sector to propose distinctive and sustainable solutionsWhat you need to succeedDegree in Chemistry, CTF, Biotechnology, or related fieldsExtensive (10+ years) experience in cosmetic formulation for Personal Care (deodorants strongly preferred)In-depth knowledge of functional ingredients, emulsifiers, actives, and preservativesStrong familiarity with cosmetic regulations (Reg. EC 1223 / 2009 and related)Creative mindset and strong problem-solving skillsExcellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration abilitiesWillingness to use or learn AI tools applied to formulationIf you’re a creative innovator with a deep understanding of R&D in personal care and are excited to shape the future with cutting-edge technologies, we’d love to meet you!Why join us?A stimulating and dynamic environment where your ideas can become realityStrong focus on technological and sustainable innovationProfessional growth opportunities and tailored training pathsAccess to advanced digital technologies and toolsA company culture that values people and promotes well-beingWith a view to maximum inclusivity and merit-based equality, the job posting is open to applications from individuals belonging to protected or disadvantaged categories (Law 68 / 99).
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