Associate Manager, Skincare Product Development

Associate Manager Skincare Product Development

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized creative and execution-focused Associate Manager Skincare Product Development to support the development and launch of innovative skincare products across our growing portfolio. This role will partner cross-functionally with Marketing Operations Regulatory Packaging Creative and external manufacturing partners to bring products from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate has experience in beauty or personal care product development a strong understanding of skincare trends and formulations and thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product development process from concept through launch
• Partner with contract manufacturers and labs to develop innovative skincare formulas aligned with brand positioning and performance goals
• Coordinate product briefs timelines samples testing claims support and commercialization activities
• Lead formula benchmarking product evaluations and competitive analysis
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to identify market trends whitespace opportunities and consumer insights
• Work cross-functionally with Packaging Creative Supply Chain Regulatory and Operations teams to ensure timely execution
• Track development milestones and proactively manage timelines risks and deliverables
• Support claims substantiation product testing and regulatory documentation
• Maintain product specifications documentation and development records
• Stay current on skincare ingredients innovation trends and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Cosmetic Science Marketing Business or related field
• 35 years of product development experience in skincare beauty or personal care
• Strong understanding of skincare formulations ingredients and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and external vendors
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with a passion for beauty and consumer products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in masstige beauty brands
• Familiarity with regulatory and claims requirements in the beauty industry
• Experience with Amazon DTC or omnichannel beauty brands
• Passion for skincare trends ingredient innovation and consumer behavior