Product Development Manager

Job Title: Product Development Admin III

Job Duration: 6 Months Contract – W2

Job Location: New York, NY 10001 (Hybrid)

Note:

maternity leave coverage

Job Description:

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of client's skincare, leveraging your expertise to create innovative, high-performing products that resonate with consumers worldwide.

• Lead Innovation: Develop and execute the formula and innovation strategy for Clarity & Age Management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify short- and long-term opportunities.
• Expertise & Collaboration: Serve as the key expert and point of contact for Clarity & Age Management product development, providing expertise in formula, texture, claims development, and regulatory compliance. Foster strong working relationships with Marketing, R&I, Operations, and external vendors.
• Ingredient Strategy: Define ingredient strategies to drive innovation and enhance product efficacy, ensuring alignment with client's brand values and sustainability goals.
• Clinical Testing: Develop and implement robust clinical testing strategies, ensuring that all tests are designed to meet the highest standards of scientific rigor and effectively communicate product benefits across diverse skin tones.
• Portfolio Management: Advocate for portfolio needs based on market trends, consumer insights, and feedback, ensuring that client's maintains a competitive edge in the skincare market.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Orchestrate the end-to-end product development process, collaborating with all relevant departments to ensure operational excellence for both new and existing products.

We Are Looking For-

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of scientific expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for client's brand. They are a collaborative team player, adept at building strong working relationships across functions and with external partners.

• Scientific Expertise: Deep understanding of skincare formulation, texture development, claims substantiation, and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build consensus, and drive projects to completion.
• Innovation: A creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for developing cutting-edge skincare products.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, aligning product development with overall brand and business objectives.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; 8-10 years of relevant experience in beauty product development; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to travel to Clark, NJ as needed