Lakshmy Sridhar
Asst R&D Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Innovative and strategic R&D professional with 13+ years of experience across diverse roles and functions at Unilever. Currently leading oral care innovation projects through cross-functional collaboration and strong strategic insight. Adept at transforming scientific concepts into consumer-centric solutions, driving successful global product launches that resonate with market needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
R&D (Oral Care)
Unilever
01.2019 - Current
- Formulation leadership: Led development for multiple oral care innovations across Closeup Core Freshness, Whitening, and Premium platforms, ensuring technical excellence and consumer appeal.
- Project delivery: Successfully delivered over 10 projects across key Closeup markets, meeting timelines and global compliance standards.
- Strategic impact: Served as the technical backbone to the Technical Platform Leader, enabling seamless coordination and milestone delivery for end-to-end product execution.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partnered with Brand, CTI, Regulatory, Safety, and Flavor teams to co-develop and launch innovations in multiple markets.
- Lifecycle management: Navigated complex product lifecycles from bench to launch, ensuring regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
- Competitive edge: Generated actionable insights from competitor analysis to guide next-generation formulation development.
- Stakeholder engagement: Delivered high-impact product demos and technical storytelling presentations to influence decision-making.
- Innovation recognition: Patent granted for Anti-Stain Spray technology, reinforcing expertise in breakthrough innovation.
R&D Home Care
Unilever
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Technology Transfer: Played a pivotal role in P1 transfer of Enzyme Technology from Vlaardingen to Mumbai, ensuring seamless knowledge transition and operational readiness.
- Supplier Collaboration: Partnered with key suppliers to co-develop robust HC formulations, driving innovation and supply chain efficiency.
- Formulation Development: Developed enzyme-based powder and liquid formulations for laundry applications, meeting performance and consumer safety standards.
- Compliance & Safety: Conducted enzyme stability analysis and implemented methods to comply with occupational hazard requirements.
- Competitive Benchmarking: Generated actionable insights from competitor analysis to identify improvement areas and guide next-generation formulation strategies.
- Technical Excellence: Improved formulation robustness through method development and technical scouting, enhancing product reliability and market competitiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2001 -
EGMP -
Indian Institute of Management
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Technical Expertise: Formulation Development Microbiology Enzyme Technology Product Innovation Data Analysis
- Leadership & Collaboration: Cross-functional Teamwork Strategic Thinking Problem Solving Adaptability Empathy
- Tools & Platforms: MS Office Suite CoPilot
Accomplishments
Key Innovations Launched
Successfully launched numerous key innovations across multiple markets, demonstrating ability to translate insights into market-ready products
Patent Granted
Patent granted for Anti-Stain Spray in 2023 showcasing my contribution to product innovation
Purpose & Service Award: Brands with Purpose- Most Impactful Innovation - for development of Stain shield Teeth whitening spray
Story building
Recognized for impactful 'Show & Tell' demos during global leadership reviews, reflecting strong communication skills and leadership
Additional Information
- Community Engagement: Active member of Unilever 1 India R&R community, promoting recognition and fostering a culture of appreciation.
- Team Building: Regularly participates in extracurricular activities and team-building initiatives, strengthening collaboration and employee engagement.
- Academic Excellence: Awarded Best Student of the Year during graduation, reflecting strong academic performance and leadership potential.
Timeline
R&D (Oral Care)
Unilever
01.2019 - Current
R&D Home Care
Unilever
01.2013 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Microbiology
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Mumbai University
04.2001 -
EGMP -
Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -