Product Development Specialist

Job Description

"Where Beauty Meets Science – We're Hiring a Product Development Expert! Position Overview: We are seeking an innovative and experienced Assistant Manager for Product Development to lead the creation, development, and launch of cutting-edge skin and hair care products. This role will oversee the end-to-end product development process—from concept ideation to formulation, testing, scale-up and market launch—ensuring alignment with brand vision, consumer needs, and industry trends. The ideal candidate has expertise in cosmetic science and a passion for creating high-quality personal care products. Key Responsibilities: Product Innovation : Drive the development of new skin and hair care products by identifying market trends, consumer insights, and technological advancements. Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams to define product concepts and specifications. Project Management: Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including packaging, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs. Quality & Compliance: Ensure all products comply with global or local regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, BIS, EU Cosmetics Regulation) and internal quality benchmarks. Oversee stability testing, efficacy validation, and safety assessments. Vendor Collaboration: Partner with raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external labs to source ingredients, troubleshoot formulation challenges, and support production scale-up. Market Launch Support: Work closely with marketing and sales teams to provide technical insights, product claims, and training materials for successful product launches. Scale-Up & Technology Transfer: Oversee the transition of formulations from lab-scale to full production, ensuring seamless technology transfer to manufacturing teams. Address technical challenges during scale-up to maintain product integrity and performance. Collaborate with plant teams to optimize processes and resolve scale-up challenges. Sustainability Focus: Incorporate sustainable practices and ingredients into product development, aligning with company goals and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions. Key Requirements: Education: Min of Masters degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic technology or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of Hands-on experience in product development within the skin and hair care or personal care industry. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of cosmetic formulation, raw materials (e.g., surfactants, emollients, actives), manufacturing processes, claim studies, label requirements. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global cosmetic regulations and safety standards (e.g., FDA, EU, COSMOS, etc.). Analytical Mindset: Data-driven decision-maker with experience in interpreting consumer feedback, clinical testing results, and market research. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manufacturing teams Plant Support Experience: Proven track record of working with manufacturing plants, conducting site visits, and providing technical support during production ramp-up. Preferred Skills: Experience with clean beauty, natural, or organic product lines. Background in sensory evaluation or consumer and claim testing methodologies. Understanding of packaging compatibility and design for personal care products. Key Competencies: Innovation and creativity Attention to detail Problem-solving and critical thinking Time management and prioritization Team collaboration Show more Show less