Dir - Product Development Skincare - IT cosmetics

Company: L'oreal Usa
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

Dir - Product Development Skincare - IT cosmetics Job Summary : The Director ofProduct Development will lead the product development and innovation for the ItCosmetics Skincare category, from concept to first delivery of production.In partnership with their team, they will: NEWPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: - Develop newproducts - positioning, concepts and claims, evaluate, test internally andselect prototypes. - Define the frame of category formulation (clean claims,sustainability goals) and make sure developments are fitting this frame. - Ensureproducts are compliant globally to the different countries regulation and providematerial needed to do so, or recommend for action to make it possible. - Acquirean intimate knowledge of the formulas available in the group and innovations beingdeveloped - Partner with legal team, claims andregulatory to make sure all facets of launches are on time and in live with PDview of product - negotiate claims when needed. - Monitor, track and evaluate new productsand reformulations' lab samples. - Assist in the development of productpackaging, copy and launch materials, collaborating with Creative, Marketing,Development and PR, both in making sure claims areaccurate and by providing clarity on how the product works on the skin anddelivers results. Brief Education Team on new products. - Prepare formula information for marketingbooks for each new launch to be distributed internally and globally. - when needed ,develop collaborative relationships with outside vendors to bring products toshelf. CONSUMER & CLINICALTESTING: - Ensure all consumer research objectivesare clearly stated and met. Work with marketing & lab partners in thedevelopment of the questionnaire and sub sequent review / analysis of the data. - Coordinate in-house product evaluationstudies. - Optimize Beforeand After photos process - be it through CRO directly or in partnership withthe creative team COMPETITIVE: - Keep abreast of new/upcoming launches andtheir strategic importance to the market place worldwide both from a texture and claims point of view - Maintain relevant information of newcompetitive entries, ingredients and associated claims' benefits - as well asnew industrial/technical processing capabilities. - Monitor and track new product trends andtechnology. ADVISORY BOARD : - Animate & prepare ourProduct Development sessions with our Advisory Board members (dermatologistsand plastic surgeons) - Liaise with claims and legal toensure the process in place supports the claim "Develop with plastic surgeonsand dermatologists" and regularly reassess it if needed. LEADERSHIP: - Lead with empathy - Inspire, coach and develop immediate teamof two - Build strong cross functional partnerships Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree - 7+ years relevant experience in the Skincare industry, specifically in international markets - Prior skincare Product Development experience in China a plus - Knowledge of beauty trends - Strong People Leadership Skills - Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Strong organizational and follow-up skills - Ability to work independently within a rigorous deadline schedule - Ability to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Strong presentation skills - Ability to Travel to our Labs in Clark, NJ



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