R&D Operations Assistant at Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria

Location: Agbara, Ogun

Job Description

• The R&D Operations is the R&D function responsible for products once they are launched on the market.
• The teams are based all around globe, working closely with R&D product development teams, supply, procurement, global/regional/local marketing & commercial teams in order to deliver projects to grow and protect the existing business in addition to increasing the profitability of our products through cost saving programs.
• In R&D Operations, we truly develop people by you giving responsibility as soon as you join the team.
• The job is dynamic and complex, and the challenges you will face will give you the possibility to develop quickly, laying a strong foundation for your future career.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Assume leadership for low risk R&D Operations projects in relevant category, ensuring the implementation at regional/local level by ensuring all required formulation, feasibility work, analysis, validation, stability testing, industrial trials and dossier preparation are performed on time and to the required internal and external standards and market conditions.
• Maintain good communication with marketing, supply, R&D categories and shared service functions to accomplish objectives.

Key Challenges:

• Support maintenance of appropriate levels of communication with all RB upper management.
• Self-starting and capable of working independently.
• Assist with determination of resources to support project delivery.
• Good level of multi-cultural experience/understanding.

Professional Qualifications / Experience

• Technician Certificate, Associate Degree , Bachelor Degree equivalent to the region in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or other relevant Science 
• Experience in a FMCG company desirable
• Project management, prioritization and problem solving skills desirable
• Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Good negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to identify and communicate risks
• Capable of building strong working relationships and strong networking skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong intellectual curiosity, appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories
• Good communication skills both written and oral in English and good presentation skills
• Performance testing and market research knowledge desirable
• Application of quality, sustainability and regulatory standards.

We Offer
In Return RB offer very competitive salary with excellent benefits and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organisation.