United Kingdom
A highly motivated innovation chemist with 6 years of experience in fragrances, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, spanning academia and industry. Holding 3 MSc degrees from different countries (Pharmaceutical technology, Cosmetic Science and Fragrance Formulation). Main author in peer-reviewed research publications. Passionate about the intersection of science and beauty with solid background in GMP environments. A passionate lover of fragrances, beauty and innovation. Recognised as the 8th-ranked team at the Global Finals in Paris of the L'Oréal Brandstorm innovation competition. Adept in leading projects, taking strategic decisions, collaborating with leadership teams and driving the research and innovation decisions of companies. Proven record of maintaining working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Driving innovation testing novel concepts, shaping strategic direction and implementing Givaudan's new technologies • Formulation development and technical perfumery across personal care, home care and fine fragrance • Supporting leadership in strategic initiatives and innovation related decision-making • Method development, sensory analysis and experiment overseeing • Technical troubleshooting for customers and guidance to cross-functional teams • Project management
• Developing and presenting innovative concepts to customer functions and driving continuous research and innovation in a new to Dyson category (Beauty) • Collaborating with cross-functional teams spanning multiple continents, ensuring alignment with business objectives • Cosmetic formulation and new product development • Implementation of new software and training of colleagues
• Quality analysis of final products and raw materials (viscosity, pH, sensorial analysis) • Quality control of Goods-in (packaging components, raw materials), Goods-out, Blending, Manufacturing orders • Writing SOP's • On-site audits and investigation of incidents
• Guidance and technical support to Cosmetic Science BSc students throughout their lab-based courses and research projects (cosmetic formulation, measurement of skin and hair properties) • Thesis write-up support and mentoring
• Developed a BB skincare cream as part of the project team “New Cosmetic Product Development: From research to the market” • Collaborated with laboratory, marketing, and retail teams to ensure alignment with production, packaging, cost, safety, and consumer demand constraints • Conducted tests on functional and sensorial performance and stability, including temperature variations, cycle testing, and centrifuge testing