Product Development Scientist II

About the Role The Product Development Scientist II plays a key role in bringing innovative beauty and personal care products to life, supporting projects from concept through to launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help translate consumer insights into impactful formulations, ensuring products meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards. What You'll Do

• Developing and optimizing formulations across Avon’s product categories
• Supporting end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization
• Conducting laboratory testing, stability studies, and performance evaluations
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Regulatory, and Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting formulation or process issues and proposing effective solutions
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Documenting technical data, reports, and development progress What We're Looking For
• A degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Product Development for cosmetics (emulsions, surfactants, fragrances, colors, aerosols, etc.)
• Proven experience in product development, ideally within beauty, personal care, or FMCG
• Strong understanding of formulation principles and laboratory practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Experience working in cross-functional teams is an advantage Nice to Have
• Experience working in cross-functional teams is an advantage Compensation & Benefits
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.