B&W Philippines R&D Deploy

Overview

B&W Philippines R&D Deploy & Science Communications Assistant Manager

This role is accountable for technical project leadership, deployment of Beauty (Hair/ Skin) innovations, and co-creation of communications (content, experience, social) in the Philippines. It also covers last mile innovation product workstreams, including product and processing development, to deliver superior and well-designed products into local factories. A key responsibility is translating technical insights and data into product and marketing communications, activations, and science communications in collaboration with marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical Project Leader (TPL) partnering Brand Demand Creation teams and Customer teams to deploy Beauty (Hair/ Skin) innovations and co-create communications (content, experience, social) in the Philippines.

• Lead last mile innovation product workstreams including Product and Processing development to deliver high-quality products into local factories.

• Develop Product Claims and Science Communications by translating technical insights into product and marketing communications and activations; contribute to PR events and content co-creation with marketing teams.

Technical Project Management – Deployment of Hair/ Skin Innovations & Savings projects

• Be the first point of contact on assigned Hair/ Skin brand for PH stakeholders and cross-functional teams; facilitate meetings, gather input, and update progress on brand-relevant projects and R&D concerns.

• Lead last mile project management with global brands in-market; support local deployment network for innovation and optimization projects, specifically for NRM/market activity requests, on time in full; liaise with SEA central capability; deliver technical solutions, risk assessment, and robust validation.

• Execute risk management for identified risks from BG/SEA to local factory and market.

• Oversee innovation deployment in factories; ensure deployment processes align with project objectives and factory Operational requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to local network and project teams.

• Support gross margin actions to deliver brand GM in PH products via proposal development and approvals, and ensure brand activities are conducted OTIF.

• Lead execution of formulation compliance, resiliency, and savings projects in-factory.

Key partner of Demand Creation Brand Leads for Brand Content, Experience and Social

• Partner Brand and Customer teams to customize science communications and product assets to local requirements, including adopting to the Social First framework; work with marketing to create science content aligned with strategies (demos, claims, product stories/ visuals); ensure content is scientifically accurate and engaging.

• Develop R&D technical insights on consumer, competitor and market; own market product knowledge in PH and maintain databasing to inform new claims, content and communications for Beauty & Wellbeing PH.

• Develop and implement science communications: create and disseminate MTI & science communication materials; design and execute plans to engage stakeholders and convey complex concepts accessibly; oversee creation of press releases, articles, social posts, videos, and presentations; ensure accuracy, engagement, and alignment with audience, space, and culture.

• Collaborate with Social team on local science engagement plans, coordinate with regional Engagement team and local demand creation teams; co-develop annual calendar for influencer, community, and PR activities through content/events/community education; be the voice of the product expert on Beauty Hair & Skin in the PH market.

• Local Claim support: Engage with LCF and BG teams to ensure claims comply with local regulatory requirements and create necessary claim support documents.

• Own competitor monitoring data generation and analysis for Hair & Skin categories; ensure up-to-date information to inform brand plans.

• Support Philippines Beauty & Wellbeing R&D Capability building, particularly on developing Social First capabilities—merging science communications with culture and consumer cohorts for future-fit R&D communications.

Requirements

• Preferably 3–6 years in product development, product claims and communication, quality or related R&D workstreams with technical specifications management.

• Experience in product development, particularly personal care & beauty products.

• Experience in claims, content and science communications creation.

• Exposure to global & regional work experience is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong Technical and Analytical skills — Scientific or Engineering background with high technical proficiency to support product development and optimization for the business.

• R&D Business Acumen — appreciation of R&D interfaces across the business; cross-functional collaboration experience (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, finance) is a plus.

• Independent project management with team influence and collaboration experience; network, risk, and stakeholder management skills are advantageous.

• Dynamic and agile leadership; able to manage virtual and in-person teams, influence stakeholders, and solve problems.

• Data analysis, visualization & communication skills — ability to interpret requirements and present data clearly; experience with digital/data systems is an advantage.

• Creative Communication — excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex scientific information accessibly; experience with content creation and multimedia tools is an advantage.

• Social Savvy — strong understanding of today’s social media content, platforms, and communities; PR/media presentation/public speaking experience is an advantage.

• Passion for Science Communication — commitment to promoting scientific literacy and public engagement in science.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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