Job Title: PC Clinicals Hot Room Assessment Leader
Business Function: Research & Development
Location: Port Sunlight
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to deliver end‑to‑end leadership of Clinical Hot Room studies, generating robust, high‑quality evidence to support antiperspirant technology development and product claims, with a strong focus on participant safety, data integrity, and scientific excellence. You will contribute to work that directly underpins innovation, market launches, and consumer trust in Unilever brands. As part of the role, you will take responsibility for managing the daily activities of the Hot Room team in the delivery of the programme of studies. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead Hot Room testing of antiperspirant efficacy on panels of human participants, in alignment with the Deodorants R&D Programme, including resource management, study setup, execution, and reporting in line with approved protocols, SOPs, and ethical requirements.
* Lead the scheduling of quarterly test plans in collaboration with Hot Room colleagues based at the Leeds R&D site aligned to the Deodorants R&D priorities.
* Manage end‑to‑end Hot Room study delivery, from participant scheduling and product handling through to data collection and reporting.
* Treat panellists according to test protocols; all panellists being dealt with professionally, courteously and according to the Consumer Centre Code of Conduct and Clinicals Standard Operating Procedures.
* Lead the recruitment and screening of new participants for the Hot Room panels and organise and deliver the annual consenting and medical screening for the Hot Room panels.
* Manage protocol development, study amendments, SOP’s, and risk assessments, including the annual ethical review and update of the generic Hot Room protocol.
* Support Hot Room team members in managing their daily tasks to facilitate study delivery and ensuring that all their training requirements are fulfilled.
* Become proficient in the use of the Ho Room JMP software to accurately capture and analyse study data, ensuring compliance with Clinicals and Unilever data governance requirements.
* Manage the execution of external Hot Room studies at external research organizations, encompassing protocol development, setup, execution, and reporting.
ALL ABOUT YOU
* Degree (BSc) in a scientific or life‑science discipline, or practical experience in human clinical studies with proof of numerical and literacy skills at GCSE level, or equivalent.
* Role requirements include direct involvement in studies with female panellists, where same‑sex interaction is necessary due to study design and ethical considerations.
* Good understanding and application of sound clinical practice principles, with strong awareness of ethics and participant safety requirements.
* High attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver accurate, robust data and study documentation.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in cosmetic, personal care, or consumer health clinical research.
* Familiarity with managing teams in a collaborative and effective manner.
* Experience working with electronic data capture systems and clinical databases.
WHAT WE OFFER
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
EEO STATEMENTS
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.
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