Senior R&D Chemist - Skincare

About Ultraceuticals

Ultraceuticals is a founder-led Australian cosmeceutical skincare brand known for clinically proven, results-driven products which offer simple solutions to consumers. With an international presence across Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe, we’re in an exciting phase of growth — scaling through bold innovation and world-class product development. We transform skin.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior R&D & Innovation Chemist to drive the research, formulation and clinical validation of breakthrough products across our Ultraceuticals and Ultra MD ranges. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who brings both deep scientific rigour and genuine creative curiosity to their work.

Joining a close-knit, talented R&D team, you’ll collaborate closely with Marketing, Education and Sales to bring category-leading, clinically substantiated products to market and you'll have the opportunity to influence product innovation through your technical expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing

•       Formulating and developing science-backed skincare products targeting key skin concerns, integrating clinically proven actives and advanced delivery technologies.

•       Leading research into skin biology, active ingredients and emerging technologies to evolve our NPD pipeline.

•       Designing and managing clinical testing protocols to validate product safety, tolerability and efficacy.

•       Developing claims dossiers, scientific papers and technical documentation.

•       Building and strengthening our intellectual property pipeline through patents and proprietary formulations.

•       Supporting the development of our 3-year consumer-led NPD funnel with Marketing and the Head of R&D.

•       Ensuring all products comply with ANZ and international regulatory requirements.

•       Partnering with external labs, universities and ingredient suppliers to accelerate development.

•       Supporting technology transfer and scale-up from lab to manufacturing.

•       Mentoring junior chemists and contributing to a high-performing, consumer-focused R&D team.

About You

•       Master’s or PhD in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or a related field.

•       5+ years’ experience in cosmeceutical product development, ideally in clinical or medical-grade products.

•       Proven experience formulating and validating skincare products with clinical backing.

•       In-depth knowledge of dermatology, skin biology, active ingredients and cosmeceutical regulations.

•       Hands-on experience managing and conducting clinical trials.

•       Strong familiarity with global cosmeceutical trends, claims substantiation and safety standards.

•       Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.

•       A natural collaborator who communicates confidently across both scientific and commercial teams.

Why Join Us?

This is a genuine opportunity to do your best work. You’ll be a key player in developing innovation, including new-to-world concepts, within a brand that is growing fast and takes science seriously. We offer a competitive salary, an inclusive and collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real impact on products used by consumers across Australia and internationally.

If you’re inspired by being at the leading edge of science-backed skincare, we’d love to hear from you.