Skin Health R&D-Designed and formulated OTC and cosmetic products from bench top to optimized production manufacturing processes -Coordinated global product development and testing, meeting regional regulations and consumer preferences -Shaped Neutrogena acne and cleansing platform strategies and key claims-Led life cycle management for 30+ SKUs, collaborating with external manufacturers and suppliers -Served as technical lead for external manufacturing site, ensuring raw materials complied with internal standards -Streamlined internal SOPs for efficiency, conducting training across the organization -Managed co-ops, interns, and contractors offering technical guidance and mentorship

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Scientist, Skin Health Body Product and Process Innovation | Aug 2019- Aug 2021-Developed low pH Polyhydroxy acid emulsions for a new platform targeting uneven skin tone and texture -Collaborated with US marketing and global R&D to create a formula meeting consumer preferences, guidelines, cost targets, and product claims.-Conducted ideation sessions for consumer demo development with global marketing, claims, and regulatory -Reformulated key body moisture products to align with Aveeno's brand strategy, simplifying the portfolio and reducing costs while maintaining user aesthetics.-Led scale-up and launch activities of new packaging and graphics for Aveeno Skin Relief and Eczema Therapy platforms -Analyzed the competitive landscape to evaluate claims related to ingredients, fragrance-free, sensitive skin, and hypoallergenic products.Scientist, Facial Moisture Treatment Product Development| Aug 2018-AUg 2019-Formulated facial moisture lotions, creams, and SPF moisturizers for Aveeno and Neutrogena with key benefit ingredients -Investigated and evaluated key characteristics of the Aveeno and Neutrogena face consumer and brand equity through work with franchise team to deliver novel and innovative formulations to meet consumers need in the marketplace-Led weekly team meetings to discuss competitive brands and trends in the facial skincare

• Designed, optimized, and validated a novel cellular model to test barrier technologies resulting in a more cost and time effective technology screening method• Conducted cell culturing and performed assays to optimize the novel cellular model• Researched oral care literature and industry standards to identify best practices

• Formulated surfactant, anhydrous, and water in oil emulsion systems for lotions and washes • Designed and executed DOE to identify optimal suspension to incorporate new technology ingredient in a surfactant system without compromising product aesthetics, stability, or performance • Organized and led in-vivo studies to evaluate moisture efficacy of different formulas using TEWL, Skicon, sebumeter, and microscopy • Partnered with the consumer science group to design a consumer study and define the success criteria for a formula, continuing to leverage results to further enhance prototype iterations• Collaborated cross functionally with teams involved in upstream research, consumer science, marketing, packaging, and technical transfer gaining a high level understanding of the organization• Established training protocol for incoming co-ops and scientists to enable more efficient onboarding

• Oversaw subcontractors on the Garden State Parkway construction project in order to follow project plans and timeline• Generated daily field reports that included personnel and machinery count and daily milestones to submit to the project manager