Principal Scientist - Skin Care Product Implementation Leader

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of new professional products and technologies including skin care products such as serums, creams, sunscreens.

Actively participate in and lead cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, insights, clinical, safety, regulatory to develop and validate new concepts and products and ensure flawless implementation and commercialization of these products.

Manage a case study program to provide efficacy data, claim substantiation, and benefit support for new and existing products.

Create and/or maintain all required documentation such as Project Timelines, SOP’s, Registration documents, Tech Transfer checklists, NODs, Change Control documents, Technical Justifications, Formula Databases, and Claims support trackers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of functional experience in developing and commercializing skin care products.
• Strong project planning, collaboration and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and implementation standards associated with personal care products and their development.
• Experience in collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and negotiating with partners to achieve successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively share knowledge through both written and oral presentations including communicating science to non-technical audiences.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing complexity and implications in product design.
• Agility and flexibility in experimentation and innovation: being open to changing objectives and new innovation processes.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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