Purpose
You lead the technical development of eaux de toilette and related products, ensuring their quality, compliance, and successful market launch, while meeting timelines and cost constraints for an international client in the cosmetics industry.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize eau de toilette formulations and line extensions
Ensure product quality, safety, and performance
Guarantee compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Coordinate all development stages through to industrialization
Collaborate with manufacturing sites to ensure timely production
Monitor project progress, anticipate risks, and escalate when needed
Provide regular reporting to stakeholders
Manage and lead a team of technicians (2 to 4 people)
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the laboratory
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, perfumery, or a related field (e.g. engineering school or specialized program)
Hard Skills
Strong expertise in formulation and product development
Good olfactory sensitivity and understanding of the eau de toilette market
Project management skills with a strong focus on meeting deadlines
Ability to work cross-functionally with laboratory, production, and marketing teams
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, ideally in the fragrance industry
Initial experience in team coordination or management
Good knowledge of the eau de toilette market
Soft skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Responsiveness and adaptability
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
Dynamic mindset and passion for the fragrance industry
Benefits
Why join CEHTRA?
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High profit-sharing based on economic and climate objectives
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Additional leave (JNT/RTT)
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100% employer-covered health insurance
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Remote work: 2 days per week
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Seniority bonus
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Meal vouchers covered at 60%
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Sustainable mobility allowance
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Employee savings plan with employer contribution
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Works council (CSE) ticketing benefits
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Sports: challenges and discounted rates
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Unlimited tea and coffee
CEHTRA is a leading European consultancy in regulatory, toxicological, and ecotoxicological sciences, committed to climate action and biodiversity protection. Our mission is to prevent toxicological risks to human health while addressing key challenges such as nanoparticles, endocrine disruptors, and PFAS.
Part of the H2B Group, a fast-growing group focused on emerging environmental and health risks, CEHTRA offers diverse and rewarding career paths in both technical expertise and project management.
With offices in Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Germany, Spain, the UK, Canada, and India, CEHTRA operates across high-growth sectors including chemicals, cosmetics, biocides, pharmaceuticals, food, plant protection, packaging, and medical devices.