Contract Role - Sr. Manager OR Director, Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Drive creation of skincare products throughout all PD lifecycle (formula development, safety + claims validation, creative concept, creative design brief, and market analysis)
• Assist in research and execution of product innovation that aligns to customers' DNA and delivers against market needs
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to define and write new product concepts, research and select both active and story ingredients, and coordinate regulatory and testing needs within the overall product timeline
• Prepare R&D briefs to communicate all development needs including product texture, fragrance benchmark, usage, product ingredients/technologies, positioning, and claims
• Evaluate formula submissions and provide feedback to R&D
• Track and communicate all product and packaging submission and approvals
• Collaborate with Regulatory to ensure compliance of product formulae and claims
• Maintain and communicate weekly project status report

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional Product Development/ relevant experience
• Experience in Skincare is a must
• Thrives in a start-up environment with an all-hands-on-deck positive attitude
• Able to reliably commute to the Mahwah, NJ area to visit Contract Manufacturer site
• Strategic mindset with ability to operationalize & execute

Compensation

Sr. Mgr: $6,000 - $8,000 per month
Director: $9,000 - $11,000 per month