You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
PermanentWhat you'll be doing:
The Product Development Scientist II play 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. You will independently manage development activities, contribute technical expertise, and help solve formulation challenges while maintaining timelines. Your work will directly support Avon’s commitment to delivering high-quality, consumer-loved products.Key responsibilities:
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
What we offer:
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.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. 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.
Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related scientific field
- 3-5 years experience in product development for cosmetics (emulsions, surfactants, fragrances, colors, aerosols)
- Proven product development experience 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 focus on quality
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
What We Do
Think you know Avon? Think again. We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better. We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality. We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit. We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including: • Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, • Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime There’s still work to do. And we promise to continue doing more. Join us and be part of the movement..
