Eduard Gerlach GmbH | Germany | 32xxx Lübbecke | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 23.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Research and Development (m/f/d)
We, Eduard Gerlach GmbH, are the company behind the internationally known brand GEHWOL, which has been synonymous with high-quality foot care and professional foot health since 1868. As a market leader in footcare specialist trade in Germany, we are closely connected with our partners from Podology, Footcare, Cosmetic Institutes and Pharmacies. We combine highly effective care with high-tech, innovation and modern equipment for professional treatments. We think foot health holistic – from the institute to everyday life. Footcare is a contribution to health, well-being and quality of life. Topics such as longevity, prevention and self-care are increasingly focussed on – and make the footcare sector a real future industry in the healthcare market. This is why we are taking the next step with the GEHWOLution: we transform ourselves into a researching health and ski care company that sets new standards internationally
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Guide formulation development: control of the new development and optimization of cosmetic formulations (skin care) to market maturity Innovation Management: Identification of global raw material, technology and market trends as well as their transfer to sustainable product concepts. Project and Budget Control:: Monitoring of R&E budgets, milestones and deadlines across the entire product life cycle. Staff management: technical and disciplinary management of the R&E team. Talent promotion: Targeted further development, training and motivation of the laboratory team to increase innovation performance. Resource planning: Structured capacity and layer planning in the laboratory for optimal project execution Regulatory compliance: Ensuring strict compliance with the EU Cosmetics Regulation and international market standards Quality assessment: protection of stability tests, microbiological tests and dermatological market standards Cross-functional cooperation: close coordination with product management, marketing, purchasing and production to ensure smooth scale-up.
Studies: Complete science studies in chemistry, food chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering (the focus of cosmetic technology of advantage) Long-term experience: at least 5-8 years of well-founded professional experience in the formulation of cosmetics within a R&E department. Leadership competence: Detectable, multi-year experience in the disciplinary leadership of laboratory teams Cosmetic law: In-depth knowledge of the EU Cosmetic Regulation (Regulation (EC) No1223/2009) as well as raw material and labelling regulations. Project Management: Handling modern project management tools Leadership: Empathic and at the same time strong leadership style with strong motivation. Strategic thinking combined with operational implementation strength Problem-solving competence: Analytical, structured and self-responsive operation in complex formulation problems or raw material shortages. Communication strength, persuasiveness and pronounced interface competence Very good communication skills in German and English
Interesting area of responsibility in a dynamic team with a high degree of independence, good merit and contemporary social benefits. .
Location
 | Eduard Gerlach GmbH | |
| 32312 Lübbecke | ||
| Germany |
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