• Scout, introduce, validate new biological/biotech/bioinformatics/engineering/measurement tools and capabilities to enable new mechanism decoding and technology evaluation
• Engage with external partners, public domain databases, and leverage internal methodology to create objective, data-driven, and visualized in vitro models/evaluation tools/database as assets for transformation.
• Design and execute evaluation plans to accelerate technology evaluations and increase the success-rate/enable faster decision making for active ingredient funnels.
• Contribute to project ideation, planning, coordination, and discussions. Ensure alignment through healthy debates with global scientific communities within in the organization.
• Expand and upskill bioinformatic and/or biotechnology capabilities and expertise, with close connection to the global expertise within the group and R&I community.
• Capture research content in internal reports, as well as publish in peer-reviewed journals or report in public forums such as conferences and symposiums.
• Contribute to laboratory safety and equipment maintenance activities.

Professional & Technical Competencies: 

SCIENTIFIC/TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE 

• MS/Ph.D in bio-engineering, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, pharmacology, basic medicine, preferably with cross-disciplinary trainings across topics such as biology, engineering, data science, and medical sciences.
• Expertise and experience in translational research focusing on advanced in vitro (e.g. organ on a chip, microfluidics, chemical imaging, multi-omics) or in silico models (e.g. network pharmacology, systems biology) would be appreciated.
• Bioinformatics and AI-driven pharmacological capacity would be appreciated, with capacity in R, Python, or Julia/Ruby….
• Research experience in industry environment, e.g. working with startups, on joint projects between industry-academia would be preferred.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals required. 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR INNOVATION

• Strong passion for cosmetic industry and vision for doing transformational research;
• Willing to break the status quo and spearhead new ways of thinking and developing technologies. 
• Sharp intuition in spotting state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies for application in cosmetic/dermatological innovations.
• Embrace the world of Co with external oriented mindset for collaboration and ecosystems;
• Navigate through challenges both in technical and resource perspectives and manage multiple stakeholders both locally and globally.
• Ensure full alignment with company safety and sustainability agendas.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR INNOVATION

• Communicate with team members smoothly to appreciate technical requirements, ensure lab practice compliance, and facilitate constructive discussions.
• Work proactively and respect ways of working through inclusive mindset. 
• Engage with and closely connect with expertise communities worldwide within the L’Oréal group to ensure transparency and coordinated actions;
• Be vigilant to competitor moves, and keen to scout for potential collaborations through innovative external partners.