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R&D Manager – Aerosol Specialist (AE934363)

11 May 2026

ref : PA-27603

location : Tarragona - Spain

company : Arthur Edward

R&D Manager – Aerosol Specialist (AE934363)

Salary: €45-50,000

Do you love transforming creative concepts into high performance aerosol products?

Are you ready to lead innovation and drive exciting new launches in a fast growing company?

A thriving manufacturer is looking for an experienced R&D Manager – Aerosol Specialist to lead the development of innovative personal care products. If you’re passionate about formulation, technology, and delivering exceptional consumer experiences, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of personal care products in aerosol formats including sprays, foams, and mousses.
  • Manage product lifecycle from concept, formulation, and testing through to industrialisation and launch.
  • Optimise formulations to ensure stability, performance, and outstanding sensory experience.
  • Ensure products meet all regulatory, safety, and technical compliance requirements.
  • Oversee stability, compatibility, and safety testing programmes.
  • Collaborate with marketing, suppliers, and internal teams to drive innovation.
  • Mentor and develop R&D team members, fostering creativity and continuous improvement.
  • Identify emerging trends, new ingredients, and cutting edge aerosol technology.

Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in personal care aerosol development and industrialisation.
  • Strong formulation, testing, and regulatory knowledge.
  • Effective leadership, problem solving, and cross functional collaboration skills.

CONTACT :

If you’re the right candidate for this exciting role, apply today. Visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE934363 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.

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