Renuka Rathi
About Renuka Rathi
Renuka Rathi is a Senior Chemist with extensive experience in the cosmetic industry, currently working at KDC in New Jersey. She has a strong background in emulsion systems, gel-based systems, and the entire product development cycle, having previously worked at Johnson & Johnson and Oxygen Development.
Work at KDC/One
Renuka Rathi has been employed at KDC as a Senior Chemist since 2020. In this role, she focuses on beauty and personal care product design, development, and deployment. Her responsibilities include managing the entire product development cycle, from conception to commercialization, with an emphasis on formulation and process design. Rathi demonstrates proficiency in handling multiple projects efficiently within fast-paced environments, showcasing her strong organizational skills.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Prior to her current position, Renuka Rathi worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Technical Support & Tech Transfer Scientist from 2010 to 2013 in the Mumbai Area, India. During her three years at the company, she gained valuable experience in emulsion systems and gel-based systems, contributing to her expertise in the cosmetic industry.
Experience at Oxygen Development
Renuka Rathi served as an R&D Chemist at Oxygen Development from 2015 to 2017 in the West Palm Beach, Florida Area. Her role involved research and development in the cosmetic sector, further enhancing her skills in product formulation and project management.
Education and Expertise
Renuka Rathi holds a Master's Degree in Cosmetics from Amravati University, which she completed in 2009. She also earned a B.Tech in Cosmetics from the same institution, graduating in 2008. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in the entire product development cycle, including technology transfer, scale-up studies, and stability behavior analysis.
Skills in Product Development
Renuka Rathi possesses a comprehensive skill set in beauty and personal care product design and development. She is proficient in data collection, formula cost optimization, and managing cross-functional teams. Rathi is adept at identifying and maintaining external partnerships to innovate technologies and ingredients in the personal care sector, ensuring successful end-to-end product execution.