R&D Operations Associate

This role is to work within a dynamic and high performing team on delivering compliance projects associated with the Gaviscon portfolio. This role will mainly focus on coordinating R&D activities required to support the implementation of key compliance or supply projects, such as raw material changes and method development/validation programmes.

You’ll succeed because… you have experience in..

• Project timeline, budget and resource management for projects
• Providing accurate technical support (analytical and formulation) for the projects
• Working with other teams globally across R&D, supply, quality and regulatory to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high quality.
• Working with 3rd parties and managing their activities
• Solving complex technical problems using experience, knowledge, research and advice.
• Reviewing analytical and module 3 data and documentation in line with current best practice and internal SOP requirements.
• Direct and indirect line management of up to 6 people, monitoring and encouraging their personal and professional growth and development
• R&D representative in cross functional discussions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the wider team with respect to compliance, H&S and audit readiness.

You’ll love it because… you’ve

• A relevant scientific degree such as Chemistry or Biological Science.
• Relevant experience of product development within an R&D Healthcare or FMCG environment
• Either formulation or analytical experience.
• Line management experience and successful track record of people development.
• Results orientated, self-motivated with an ability to evaluate and take risks.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask without compromising quality and delivery.
• Strong intellectual curiosity ability to think out of the box.

…you’ll get to make an impact like never before. You’ll be responsible for your own projects - we can’t wait to listen to your ideas. The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.

At Reckitt, we recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. Come and join a team whose purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world.

All qualified applicants to Reckitt will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.