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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Product Evaluation (Claim Support) Specialist
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Product Evaluation (Claim Support) Specialist
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About this Position
Responsible for developing and validating the hair products (hair care, color, perm and styling) development claim support methodologies which mainly focus on “biophysical” measurements such as hair surface friction measurement, shine measurement etc.. but also responsible for qualitative visualization methodologies such as SEM/TEM.
Work closely with R&D team members and marketing department to best utilize the outcomes and developed methodologies for new product/service launches
What you´ll do
- To clarify required support plan for key claims of products through discussions. (R&D/Mktg, both in English/Japanese)
- To get an alignment with stakeholders (Mktg, R&D, Others) for the support plans.
- To provide required data mainly by biophysical measurements with an appropriate testing design for product development.
- To create a technical experimental demonstration to show our product superiority and to demonstrate it to non-R&D members.
- Data analysis and report making (both in English/Japanese)
- Protocol/Method development with global team
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor/Master degree
- 3-5 years experience of product performance evaluation, instrumental (biophysical) measurements (method development/data collection/data analysis) and/or claim support/technical demonstration in FMCG company.
- Good writing and speaking skill in English and high fluency of Japanese
- Fundamental understanding of cosmetic and quasi drug regulatory affairs in Japan
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24074158
Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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