Looking to start your career in pharma, life sciences, or chemistry with a global brand? Hereโs an exciting opportunity. Colgate-Palmolive Company is hiring a Research Trainee โ Global Science & Systems at its Mumbai Global Technology Center (GTC).
This Research Trainee job in Mumbai is ideal for candidates with M.Pharm, MSc (Chemistry/Biology), or Cosmetics Technology background who want hands-on exposure to product lifecycle management, SAP systems, and data governance in R&D.
๐ Job Overview
- Job Title: Research Trainee โ Global Science & Systems
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Job Type: Full-time (Fixed-Term Contract โ 2 Years)
- Travel: Not Required
- Job ID: 172654
- Department: Global Technology Center (R&D / Data Governance)
๐ Key Responsibilities
As a Research Trainee at Colgate Mumbai, you will:
- Perform data governance and master data review for raw materials and product recipes within defined timelines
- Assign SAP system access roles (PDP, DMS, PPM, LIMS) after due diligence
- Route Human Use Protocols (HUP) and manage workflows in SAP-DMS & Veeva
- Support pharmacovigilance activities by routing Adverse Events (AE)
- Provide technical support to 2000+ global users via calls, emails, and chat
- Assist in data cleansing, recipe obsolescence, and system testing
- Maintain compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and Quality standards
๐ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Postgraduate degree in:
- MSc (Chemistry / Biology)
- M.Pharm / B.Pharm
- Cosmetic Technology / Life Sciences
Skills Required:
- Strong fundamentals in chemistry
- Basic exposure to SAP or database systems
- Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace
- Good communication skills (English)
- Strong analytical and system aptitude
๐ What You Will Learn
This Research Trainee role in Colgate Mumbai offers structured learning in:
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- SAP-based data governance systems
- Cross-functional exposure (Analytical, Microbiology, R&I)
- Operational excellence and problem-solving
- Quality, safety, and compliance in global R&D
- Collaboration with international teams
๐ผ Benefits & Career Value
- Work with a global FMCG leader
- Gain hands-on SAP & data governance experience
- Exposure to R&D systems and regulatory processes
- Structured training and performance evaluations
- Strong career foundation in pharma, cosmetics, and FMCG R&D
๐ How to Apply

