Research Associate

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 154640 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

#Li-Onsite

About Colgate-Palmolive:

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of developing delightful products, connecting across the world for technology transfer and making impactful contributions.

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!. Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for a Research Associate who is passionate about clinical research to join the Dental-Dermal Health Unit in the India Global technology center (GTC) based in Mumbai. The Dental-Dermal Health Unit focuses on improving oral, skin and overall health through multidisciplinary research. The Research Associate will coordinate dental research studies and support various activities of the Unit. The role will provide learning & growth opportunities to plan & implement initiatives to improve oral health globally. This position will be on a fixed term contract.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with both business and technical professionals
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time
• Keen interest in dental research
• Basic or clinical research experience is a plus.
• Flexible approach to working hours is essential.

What you will do:

• Contribute to establish a research community to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of Colgate products.
• Participate in execution and monitoring of clinical studies.
• Assist in the writing, drafting and reviewing of materials for scientific communication.
• Assist in preparation of study reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice documentation.
• Support the activities of the Dental-Dermal Health Unit in India.

What you will learn:

• Functional Linkages - you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into overall R&D eg: Dental-Dermal Health Unit and global technology. You will learn about corporate business models, advanced clinical research methodologies, and fostering collaborations with different stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence - Build on technical expertise, expanding it in complementary directions. Use technical expertise and creativity to proactively identify potential problems and address them using appropriate resources in discussion with Dental-Dermal Health Unit team leaders. You will also learn to integrate yourself into a high-performing team focused on balancing both execution and innovation.
• You will be coached for success on technical as well as soft skills.
• Quality and Safety principles: At Colgate we strive for excellence in everything we do, Quality and safety is not far away. These principles are not only important for our trusted brands but also to our workplaces. You will be exposed to specific training on Q & S, to assure your trust while working in a safe environment where quality is paramount.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.