Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Integrated Communications (Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare)

Job Summary

Join a globally recognized, leading clinically driven skincare brand grounded in decades of dermatological expertise. Working in close partnership with Dr. Dennis Gross and Carrie Gross, this role translates clinical insight and science-backed innovation into category-leading products and distinctive brand storytelling. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and creation, this leader defines the innovation roadmap, strengthens and scales core franchises, and builds a portfolio rooted in clinical credibility, proven results, and meaningful consumer impact. This role defines how the brand shows up globally, setting a clear standard for authority, consistency, and distinction across every product, campaign, and consumer touchpoint.

About the Role

At Shiseido Americas, we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences. Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global brand vision, positioning, and long-term growth strategy
• Translate consumer insight, market dynamics, and business priorities into clear brand, portfolio, and innovation direction
• Own and lead the 3 year global innovation pipeline and roadmap, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consumer needs, and growth priorities
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to expand relevance, strengthen equity, and accelerate growth
• Ensure alignment across brand strategy, portfolio priorities, innovation pipeline, and business performance
• Define and lead the global marketing strategy for launches, core franchises, and brand-building initiatives
• Oversee development of global toolkits, messaging frameworks, and campaign assets
• Drive alignment with regional teams to translate global strategy into best-in-class local execution
• Maintain consistency, clarity, and quality across markets and channels
• Set and elevate the global creative direction across all consumer touchpoints
• Ensure all creative output is distinctive, consistent, and aligned to brand strategy
• Direct and shape creative development through clear feedback and decision-making
• Champion storytelling that connects product truth with compelling, consumer-relevant narratives
• Define and lead the integrated communications strategy across brand, product, and corporate priorities
• Drive partnership with Communications to amplify innovation, brand moments, and executive visibility
• Elevate how the brand is represented internally and externally
• Act as the primary global point person for Founders and HQ Corporate Strategy
• Align and drive decisions on brand vision, strategic priorities, and innovation roadmap
• Translate direction into clear, actionable strategies across teams and regions
• Represent and advocate for the brand in senior forums with a strong, informed point of view
• Lead, build, and develop high-performing teams across Global Marketing, Creative, and Communications
• Operate as a hands-on, player-coach leader, balancing strategic leadership with direct execution
• Step in and drive critical work forward where needed in a lean organization
• Foster and model a culture of creativity, accountability, and high performance

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Marketing
• Strategic, analytical, creative, and pragmatic leader with flexibility and ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment; commands authority
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L required
• Proven track record in successfully launching new products and executing innovative, digitally integrated marketing programs
• Ability to travel
• Energetic, highly motivated, and dynamic personality
• Superior attention to detail/highly organized

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Marketing
• Strategic, analytical, creative, and pragmatic leader with flexibility and ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment; commands authority
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L required
• Proven track record in successfully launching new products and executing innovative, digitally integrated marketing programs
• Ability to travel
• Energetic, highly motivated, and dynamic personality
• Superior attention to detail/highly organized

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Market analysis and consumer insight
• Innovation and creativity
• Financial management and P&L understanding
• Leadership and team building
• Global marketing strategy and execution
• Brand storytelling and communication
• Product development and launch management
• Collaboration and cross-functional leadership

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratuity
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Schedule

Shiseido Americas offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.