Temporary, Full-time
Overview
BIOWEG is looking for a Product Manager to lead and grow our ingredient portfolio for beauty and home care. In this role you will oversee product strategy, application science, regulatory readiness and scale-up coordination for our functional ingredient's portfolio and future product lines.If you have product management experience in cosmetics, personal care or home care and enjoy working in a startup environment, this position offers the opportunity to shape BIOWEG’s product roadmap.Your Role
- Define product vision, positioning and 12 to 24 month roadmaps for rheology modifiers, micropowders and new lines
- Translate market needs from brand owners, ODMs and formulators into clear specifications, TDS, SDS, pack sizes and price corridors
- Run VOC programs and map use cases and unmet needs to inform product priorities and claims
- Prioritize cost, yield and performance improvements together with R&D and Operations
- Define URS and acceptance criteria from lab to pilot to demo scale and own TDS, CoA and test protocol templates
- Own regulatory readiness and claims substantiation for EU, UK and US markets and coordinate external testing where required
- Build launch plans, sales enablement materials and sampling funnels to support Business Development and distributors
- Lead demand planning, inventory and pack strategy and monitor COGS and margin performance
- Attend trade shows and customer visits with the sales team
Your Profile
- At least 5 years of experience in product management or application/technical marketing for ingredients in cosmetics, personal care, home care or adjacent specialty chemicals
- Strong knowledge of formulation science (emulsions, surfactant systems, viscosity and rheology control and particle technology)
- Comfortable interpreting lab data and rheology curves
- Proven track record taking concepts to commercial launch, including specs, testing, claims and enablement
- Working knowledge of EU cosmetic regulation EC 1223/2009, INCI/CosIng and awareness of microplastics restrictions and biodegradability testing
- Data-driven and familiar with PLM, ERP and CRM tools
- Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 22716, LCA metrics and ecolabel requirements is a plus
- Builder mindset, rigorous on documentation and proactive in cross-functional alignment; comfortable in a fast-moving scale-up environment with FOAK processes
- Excellent communication skills in English, German and French, both written and verbal
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About Us
BIOWEG is a purpose-driven company developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-based ingredients using Biotech and Green Chemistry.We create sustainable products that match or even outperform fossil-based alternatives while remaining price competitive. Our main products, MicBeads (sensory micropowder) and RheoWeg (rheology modifier), are used by leading cosmetics and chemical companies.We are driving to create a better world and a lasting, sustainable impact. Join our diverse and relentless team to revolutionize and drive green innovation across multiple industries.Apply for this jobPlease fill in your details belowData privacy statementUploading document. Please wait.Please add all mandatory information with a * to send your application.
