Job Description
Contract: Full-time, 12 Months Fixed-term Contract.
Closing date: 14th May 2026
Recruitment Partner: Katrina, katrina.wuk@boots.co.uk
As a Formulation Scientist in Nottingham, Beeston, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product offerings.
In this exciting position, you will leverage your scientific and technical expertise to develop high-quality, compliant products that meet consumer needs. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, and be part of a culture that champions inclusion and respect.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development of new consumer healthcare and beauty formulations from concept to market, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
* Apply in-depth knowledge of formulation technologies, regulatory requirements, medicinal legislation and technical IP.
* Manage and coordinate formulation projects with a high degree of autonomy, identifying and mitigating technical and delivery risks.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including third-party manufacturers and co-developers, to ensure successful scale-up and manufacture.
* Operate confidently within a factory and manufacturing environment, maintaining strong attention to detail and quality.
* Contribute to the wider Boots Product Brand strategy by developing beauty and healthcare formulations that meet consumer needs and commercial objectives.
What You'll Need to Have (Our Must-Haves)
* Degree in Science or Technology, with 3+ years’ formulation experience ideally with beauty or healthcare, including licensed medicines.
* Strong expertise in health and/or beauty formulations, with a demonstrable track record of delivering products from concept to market.
* Excellent knowledge of multiple formulation technologies and a solid understanding of the end-to-end value chain and manufacturing processes.
* Proven ability to manage complex formulation development projects, influence stakeholders and work effectively across functions.
* Highly organised, risk-aware and detail-focused, with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
* Passionate about formulation science and motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the future success of the Boots brand.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
* Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
* Familiarity with consumer insights and market trends in health and beauty.
Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development. Your journey with us could lead to exciting roles in product development, project management, or even leadership positions within our innovative teams.
Rewards Designed for You
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Bit About Us
At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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