R&D Senior Specialist

At Cooper Consumer Health, we’re building a legacy. Are you ready to be part of it? Cooper Consumer Health is one of Europe’s leading consumer healthcare groups, delivering trusted OTC solutions that empower healthier living every day. Our portfolio includes powerhouse brands such as Armolipid, Saugella, Mag2, Valdispert, Oenobiol, Excilor, Vitascorbol, Lashilé, Betadine, and many more. Over the past 4 years, we’ve grown from €500 million to €1.2 billion in revenue, driven by both strategic acquisitions and strong organic performance. Today, our strong European footprint spans France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Belux, DACH and beyond — and we’re just getting started. We’re not just growing and transforming the industry. We are creating our legacy. Values Just own it . We are entrepreneurs to make it happen. Choose to do it right : We partner with colleagues & customers while caring for consumer’s health. Stronger together : We COOPERate to thrive as ONE TEAM. Enjoy outperforming : We deliver value creation now and for the future with passion and can‑do attitude. Why join us If you’re looking to be part of a high‑performing, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team — where your ideas matter and your impact is real — join us on our mission to empower healthier living across Europe. At Cooper Consumer Health, we combine the agility of entrepreneurs with the scale and ambition of an established leader. Global R&D Senior Specialist As our Global R&D Senior Specialist, you are self‑starting, creative, open‑minded, have an entrepreneurial mindset and love being challenged. You are enthusiastic about science and healthcare. You want to participate in different food supplement projects, want to be in contact with colleagues in different departments and across different countries and want to learn everything there is about new innovations in self‑care. Within your role you will be responsible for overseeing the development of new food supplements within a different area of treatment and geographies. You will work together with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that each project meets its goals and deadlines. You are part of our Global Innovation team, working to support and expand our brands by bringing new marketing concepts to life. You will mainly work on Global Innovation Projects (New Products, Product Improvements) initiated / driven by Global marketing teams. Responsibilities Will work in close collaboration with marketing teams to define and finetune final project briefing and discuss and align on required changes as part of the R&D work. May also be involved in Life Cycle Management Projects. Will formulate and produce food supplements in the laboratory on a small scale. Perform technological tests on prototypes and evaluate compatibility with the packaging. Will produce samples for clinical and/or efficacy studies and monitor progress and for stability tests. Will be the interface with both internal and external CMOs – strong involvement in upscaling from lab scale to pilot / industrial scale. Provide technical support to new product introduction and product transfers. Will draw up technical data sheet where describe all the characteristics of the product. Will work in close collaboration with medical team for set up of R&D clinical trials and review and analysis of existing data. Reviewing specific test protocols (clinical trials, home-use tests, safety tests) to determine if they meet the required scientific standards. Reviewing external business proposals and prepare internal recommendations for further discussion and alignment with Global Head of Innovation and BD. Will manage projects from beginning to end and ensuring that all details are taken care of. Profile Master’s Degree or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacy or other scientific discipline. Post graduate qualification in a science discipline or work related to the position would be an advantage. Professional English proficiency required. Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within Consumer Healthcare Business, preferably in an international environment. Ideally, the successful candidate will have chemical, manufacturing and control background in any dosage form with experience/knowledge in powder characterization, manufacturing and testing. Experience of working in a diverse, multi‑cultural environment. Requirements Demonstrates the ability to think outside the box and generate innovative ideas, especially when facing complex challenges. This approach ensures that creativity is always aligned with the company’s strategic goals and leads to measurable results. Maintains a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes and is driven to find effective solutions that deliver value to the organization. Adopts a practical and realistic perspective when addressing problems or making decisions. Prioritizes actionable steps and feasible solutions over theoretical possibilities, ensuring that projects move forward efficiently and obstacles are overcome with sound judgment. Embraces change and adapts quickly to new situations or shifting priorities. Shows initiative and a willingness to take calculated risks, much like an entrepreneur. This mindset supports continuous improvement, encourages experimentation, and fosters a proactive attitude toward identifying and seizing new opportunities. Offer We offer a unique working environment where talent and ambition can develop to its fullest. We have an open and informal organization culture, where you need to be able to work independently. Cooper Consumer Health is a dynamic company with great ambitions. We are able to offer you a competitive compensation as well as career growth opportunities. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Research and Business Development Industries Chemical Manufacturing Location Monza, Lombardy, Italy #J-18808-Ljbffr