Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Clinical Research Specialist - Skin Health/Personal Care
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  8/11/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175269 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

We are looking  for a Clinical Research  Specialist for Dermal Clinical Research - Skin Health/ Personal Care based in our Piscataway, New Jersey location. The responsibilities of this position are as follows:

 

  • Coordinate in-house testing  and external clinical/case studies.

  • Monitor the conduct of external clinical/case studies.

  • Identify and help develop new innovative clinical methods to explore new technical leads, active ingredients and product claims substantiation.

  • Work with cross-functional project teams (Product Development, Implementation & Support, Research & Implementation, Safety, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing) to review concepts/claims trackers and develop robust clinical programs to support Personal Care, Skin Health and Home Care.

  • Identify and help validate new clinical labs to meet increasing Regulatory demands.

  • Keep current science and instrumentation relevant to clinical research through literature, scientific meetings and consultants.

  • Serve as a resource for expertise in clinical design, bio-instrumentation, data interpretation and in the preparation of manuscripts/posters/oral presentations.

  • Assist with study agreements and the processing of invoices (as needed).

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology or a science related field.

  • 4+ years of functional experience or 2+ years experience with a Master’s degree 

  • Subject matter expert with moderate experience in clinical research including study design & execution, clinical methodologies, claim support and bio-instrumentation (preferably with Personal Care/Skin Health products). 

  • Strategic and innovative multi-tasker with proven project management expertise.

  • Willingness  to travel up to 10% of time.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Moderate experience in clinical research, bio-instrumentation and peer-reviewed publications (preferably with Personal Care/Skin Health products).

  • Understanding of statistical methods to design/interpret clinical data.

  • Strong management skills.

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills. 


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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