Beauty & Cosmetics

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<p>We're looking for an NPD Manager to lead product development from concept to launch. You'll be responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing innovative formulations, managing the full product lifecycle, and working cross-functionally to bring new products to market. This is a hands-on role requiring skincare expertise and strong project management skills.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lead end-to-end NPD process from ideation through to launch, managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards</li>
<li>Identify market trends, consumer insights, and whitespace opportunities in skincare/beauty</li>
<li>Develop product briefs and collaborate with R&amp;D partners and contract manufacturers to create innovative formulations</li>
<li>Manage relationships with suppliers, labs, and packaging vendors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency</li>
<li>Coordinate stability testing, regulatory compliance, and claims substantiation</li>
<li>Work closely with Marketing on positioning, packaging design, and launch strategy</li>
<li>Manage product costs, margins, and MOQs to meet commercial targets</li>
<li>Stay current on ingredient trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes in key markets (US, UK, AU, EU)</li>
<li>Support existing product improvements, reformulations, and line extensions</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of NPD experience in skincare, beauty, haircare, or personal care</li>
<li>Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive beauty markets</li>
<li>Strong understanding of cosmetic formulation, ingredients, and manufacturing processes</li>
<li>Experience with regulatory requirements across US, EU, UK, and Australian markets</li>
<li>Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple launches simultaneously</li>
<li>Experience working with contract manufacturers and third-party labs</li>
<li>Strong commercial acumen with understanding of margin optimization and cost negotiation</li>
<li>Passion for skincare and a finger on the pulse of industry trends</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Cosmetic science degree or equivalent qualification</li>
<li>Experience with DTC/e-commerce brands</li>
<li>Experience launching on Amazon marketplace</li>
<li>Knowledge of clean/natural beauty formulation and claims</li>
<li>Experience with sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly packaging</li>
</ul>

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