Experience

BEAUTY & PERFUME INTERNATIONAL FACTORY LLC

• United Arab Emirates
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head- R&D & Technical

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  > Developing concepts, products, and solutions by coordinating with business units. Understanding customer expectations on to-be manufactured product. Determining and executing improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers. >Leading and setting up R&D facilities, product conceptualization, product development, claim generation, marketing interaction, and product registration with local authorities. >Leading all technical activities for contract manufacturing of Himalaya, P&G, Galderma, KAO, etc. Creating a well-equipped R&D lab with all modern instruments to carry out lab and pilot batches. >Successfully completed 1st- time Certification of GMP 22716:2007 & ISO 9001:2015 for the new manufacturing facility. >Successfully developed and launched haircare and skincare products under new brands Vierro, Sovi, Verdi & Petrova. >Successfully developed and launched haircare and skincare products under various 3P brands. >Establishing feasibility and Manufacturing Scale up/ Commercialization on Project/product basis and over see their management. Locating new Ingredients (both actives/formulation agents) that can add value to the innovations and build USP for the product. Setting up cross functional teams that do Product and Packaging Development, Literature search/Monograph generation, Consumer and Clinical Validation, Regulatory support. >Challenging the team to understand and pick ideas form Traditional knowledge (both ingredients/Recipes/Processes) and adopting them in new products. Driving the Innovation Strategy for the company. Driving value improvement programs in the company to optimize cost and benefits. Looking at partnerships with external eco system to accelerate innovation plans including getting them to do NPD and provide lead products. Show less



Dabur International Ltd

• United Arab Emirates
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research and Development Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  >Managed entire product development cycle from project initiation brief preparation to commercial rollout which includes –PIB preparations, product development, marketing interactions, consumer studies, stability studies, coordination with the cross-functional team for production and technology transfer. >Handled Product development of - 1)Entire haircare products for GCC/MENA/Southeast Asia/Africa/UK/USA/Turkey market, Entire skincare products for GCC/MENA/Southeast Asia/Africa/UK/USA/Turkey market, Entire ethnic care products for USA/ Nigeria and SA market. >Successfully technology transferred various Dabur multi-category products to various international locations of Dabur Units i.e., Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, USA. >Implemented cost saving measures by value engineering and alternate vendor development activities. >Successfully developed and rolled out various haircare products under Amla and Vatika brands such as shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair serum, hair gel, cream-gel, hair oils, etc. for international markets. >Successfully developed and rolled out various skincare products under Dermoviva brand such as Cream, Lotion, Serum, Face Wash, Face Scrub, Face Mask, Toner, etc. for international markets. >Successfully developed and rolled out various afro care products under the ORS brand, such as lye relaxer, no-lye relaxer, hair straightener, neutralizing shampoo, etc. Show less



Multichem Ind. Ltd,

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Manager R&D- Specialty Projects

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  >Developed concepts, products, and solutions by coordinating with Orthopedics business units. Understood customer expectations on to-be manufactured product. Determined and executed improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers. >Managed product development of various afro haircare and skincare products such as lye relaxer, no-lye relaxer, conditioner, neutralizing shampoo, styling gel, setting lotion, skin lightening cream, body cream & lotion. >All Products were successfully developed, and technology transfer as per project initiation brief (PIB) at the customer end. Show less



Metcem Limited

• Nigeria
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager R&D

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2009

  Managed product development of various afro haircare and skincare products for leading cosmetic companies in Nigeria as per project brief. Managed development and manufacturing of various emulsifiers and conditioner blends such as non-ionic emulsifying wax, anionic emulsifying wax, conditioner base wax, cream base wax Technology transferred –various developed afro haircare and skincare products ranges such as lye relaxer, conditioner, neutralizing shampoo, styling gel, setting lotion, skin lightening cream, body cream, lotion, etc. at customer end. Provided technical support to sales/ marketing to promote specialty chemicals from various principals such as Lubrizol, BASF, RITA, Seppic, Purac, ISP, Novozymes, etc Show less



Golden Oil Ind. Ltd

• Lagos, Nigeria

• Development Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

  >Analyzed and created project scope and milestones for several company initiatives. Managed the handling and assigning of daily tasks within the company. Held regular meetings with all departments to ensure open communication and expectations throughout a project. >Addressed customer's concerns in reference to products, services rendered or employee interactions Actively seeked to resolve any concerns while adhering to the company policy and standards of behavior. >Ensured proper communication concerning changes in established milestones or challenges that may affect the outcome of a project's completion date. >Developed various recipes for margarine, shortening, low-fat spread as per the customer requirement and availability of refined oils and hard fats. Developed cooling curves & optimize fractionation for producing various grades of palm-olein & palm stearin as per the customer requirement. optimize refining operations to minimize refining losses Show less



The Malwa Vanaspati & Chemical Co Ltd

• Indore Area, India

• R&D officer

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  >Developed research work plans according to project needs. Identified potential grantees and build strong relationships with them. Developed grant proposals and assist in grant completion and submission processes. >Performed day-to-day supervision of research staffs for assigned projects. Acted as primary contact for research team for any questions and concerns. Attended meetings to share new ideas and discuss about issues. >Standardized hydrogenation process For Unilever Dalda manufacturing by using palm oil & soyabean oil. >Standardized refining process for Cargill Foods– Nature Fresh soyabean oil. Show less