Komal M. Pawar
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic R&D professional with over 13 years of expertise in formulation development and product innovation across Skincare, Personal Care (including Deodorants, Antiperspirants), Oral Care, and Fragrance-integrated products, possessing profound fragrance knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM- Innovation Excellence
Emami International Personal Care LLC
Dubai
08.2025 - Current
R&D Manager
Sterling Perfumes LLC
Dubai
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Led formulation development for Personal Care and Fragrance-Integrated products, ensuring high performance, consumer appeal, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw raw material, active ingredient, and fragrance scoping & sourcing, conducted stability studies, managed scale-up, and drove claims substantiation and documentation.
- Developed and successfully launched fragrance-based Body Wash, Body Scrub, Lotions, Body Mist and Body Butter ranges for the GCC market, aligned with regional trends and consumer fragrance preferences.
- Created and launched a new fragrance-based category, including Deo and Antiperspirant roll-ons, creams, sticks and aerosol sprays, achieving strong market acceptance.
- Managed cross-functional project interfaces with Brand Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.
- [DUBAI]
Global Project Lead
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Mumbai
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Led formulation development and successfully launched innovative products globally by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Owned raw material scoping, stability studies, scale-up, claims scoping and support generation, demo creation, and specification development.
- Developed new technologies and formulations to achieve superior, competitive, and consumer-relevant claims.
- Managed project interfaces with Brand Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure on-time product launches.
- Identified raw material and active ingredient suppliers, driving cost savings and establishing alternate sourcing options.
- [Mumbai R&D Centre]
Research Associate
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Mumbai
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Developed novel skin care products like foam, aerosol sprays for US & EU markets.
- Worked on different Para IV strategy regulated products.
- Developed and successfully launched various Semi solids & Aerosol dosage forms.
- Actively participated in responding various post filling queries received from regulatory.
- Involved in lab & factory set up for Aerosol unit.
- [Mumbai R&D]
Research Associate
Ajanta Pharma Limited
Mumbai
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Conducted literature searches, pre-formulation studies, and stability testing to support product development.
- Formulated and successfully launched a range of skincare products, ensuring performance, safety, and consumer appeal.
- Collaborated with third-party units (3P) to implement systems, protocols, and standardized procedures for efficient operations.
- Performed in vitro testing to substantiate product claims and support regulatory compliance.
- Contributed to the setup of a new R&D derma laboratory, including infrastructure, protocols, and workflow implementation.
- [Mumbai R&D]
Research Associate
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Sinnar
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted literature reviews and patent searches using specialized databases to support new product development.
- Led pre-formulation and formulation development of skin care and hair care products for the domestic market.
- Managed process optimization, scale-up, and troubleshooting to ensure robust and efficient manufacturing.
- Prepared key technical documentation, including protocols, SOPs, MFCs, product reports, and specification reports.
- Performed in vitro testing to substantiate product claims and ensure scientific credibility.
- Designed and executed projects with third-party (3P) facilities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and timely delivery.
- [Sinnar R&D]
Education
M. Pharmacy -
Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy
Pune01.2012
B. Pharmacy -
S.P.H. College of Pharmacy
Pune01.2010
Skills
- Formulation science and development
- Fragrance product development
- Scale-up and manufacturing
- Consumer insights and trends
- Regulatory compliance
- Storytelling techniques
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Strategic planning
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Custom Section
- Formulation Science
- Fragrance Integrated Product development
- Scale-Up & Manufacturing
- Process Optimization
- Consumer Trends & Insights
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
AGM- Innovation Excellence
Emami International Personal Care LLC
08.2025 - Current
R&D Manager
Sterling Perfumes LLC
01.2024 - 08.2025
Global Project Lead
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2023
Research Associate
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
10.2015 - 09.2019
Research Associate
Ajanta Pharma Limited
09.2014 - 10.2015
Research Associate
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2013 - 09.2014
M. Pharmacy -
Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy
B. Pharmacy -
S.P.H. College of Pharmacy