Founded in 2018, VIVERE is redefining the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry through AI-driven innovation. Our integrated platform spans marketing, design, R&D, production, and supply chain management, enabling us to build high-growth, data-driven brands. We have successfully launched 10 brands and over 150 products across home & garden, pet care, beauty, and wellness, selling through Amazon, retail, and select B2B partnerships.
Our biocide and pet care categories – anchored by RepellShield and Belly & Paw – are key growth drivers. To strengthen our product development efforts, we are seeking a R&D Manager (m/f/x) with expertise in chemistry to focus on biocides and pet care formulations. This role offers a pathway to a team lead position, providing opportunities for growth within our high-performance innovation team.
A passion for hands-on lab work and creating preeminent products is essential for this role. You will drive formulation excellence, ensuring our products meet the highest standards in efficacy, safety, and consumer experience.
Tasks
* Conduct hands-on laboratory work to develop and refine innovative biocides and pet care formulations.
* Monitor stability, efficacy, and safety of products, troubleshooting failures and optimizing formulations.
* Collaborate with regulatory, brand management, procurement, quality, and operations teams to align R&D activities with business objectives.
* Comply with EU biocide regulations, assist in safety assessments and claim validation.
* Establish and maintain partnerships with external labs, suppliers, and research institutions.
* Document R&D processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
* Manage project timelines and contribute to strategic product innovation efforts.
* Support B2B client projects from concept to commercialization, also in cosmetics, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
Requirements
* Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field (a strong chemistry foundation is essential).
* 3+ years of experience in biocides, pet care, or household formulations. Some exposure to pet supplements and cosmetics is a plus.
* Passion for hands-on formulation work, with a drive to create best-in-class, high-performance products.
* Deep knowledge of formulation chemistry, active ingredients, and stability testing.
* Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, BAuA registrations, ISO 22716).
* Experience with microbiology, preservative efficacy testing (PET), and patch testing.
* Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
* Business fluency in English (German is a plus).
Benefits
* High-impact role in a fast-scaling, data-driven FMCG start-up.
* Opportunity for career growth, with a path to a lead role in R&D.
* Work on high-growth brands like Belly & Paw (Pet Care) and RepellShield (Biocides).
* Gain experience across the entire product lifecycle – from concept to commercialization.
* Support cutting-edge B2B projects in cosmetics, expanding your expertise.
* Collaborate with experts in R&D, regulatory, and business strategy.
* Enjoy a vibrant work environment in Hamburg, with hybrid work options, startup culture, and team events.
Ready to shape the future of pet care, biocides, and cosmetics innovation? Apply now!
Founded in 2018, VIVERE is transforming the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Using AI to power our Platform model, we efficiently create and manage next-generation brands. Our integrated model combines marketing, design, R&D, production, supply chain management, sales, and technology. We have successfully launched 10 brands and 150 products in markets such as beauty, health, wellness, pet care, and home & garden. We sell through Amazon, direct-to-consumer (DtC) channels, and retail. We co-develop brands with creators and communities such as Zumba and help other brands develop high-quality products through our B2B services. We are a team of 60 consumer experts based in Hamburg, where our production facility is also located. VIVERE is becoming a key player in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.