Junior R&D Associate

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. About Shanghai Science and Innovation Centre O ur Shanghai Science & Innovation Centre—Reckitt’s largest R&D site in Asia , develops locally inspired health and hygiene innovations tailored for Chinese consumers, with potential to set new global standards. Operating as an open platform, the Centre partners with local institutions to accelerate innovation and support China’s “Healthy China 2030” vision. As one of nine global Reckitt innovation hubs, it connects top Chinese talent with our worldwide network, turning cutting-edge research into products that protect and nurture millions of households . Join us in advancing our purpose of a cleaner, healthier world. About the role Junior R&D Associate plays an essential role in leading the NPD/EPD projects, BDI’s & other initiatives such as maintenance activities as part of the One China R&D team.  The role requires high level of practical, technical & organisational skills and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary project team whilst having strong ownership of key aspects of the project. They work in close collaboration with the wider R&D matrix & with other functions in the business, to ensure we meet needs of both the China & RB business. The role also requires high degree of flexibility and experience to work across wide range of R&D projects such as NPD, BDIs and maintenance activities across several product formats in different product categories if required and as an extension strong ability to work with wider R&D community across different sites, different cultures & different functions. The role expects a high level of stake holder engagement of varying seniority to seek alignment on key decisions required to drive projects ahead and also expects people management skills to manage direct and in-direct reports as required. Your responsibilities Projects delivered on time, in full and as per agreed budget and to the appropriate internal and external standards with all required documents being completed to meet regulatory and legislative standards. Any issues or risks clearly highlighted to line managers in a timely manner. Liaise with the cross functional internal and external team to ensure your technical milestones are met whilst meeting all they key KPI’s met as per the aligned success criteria. Ensure all relevant product specifications and internal documentation is in place and fully approved prior to full production start-up & responsible for the compilation, approval and circulation of technical reports throughout the product development process,…