Manager - Product Development - Skincare & Haircare Formulation

Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Development Manager to join our team in a remote capacity.

This new role is pivotal to our mission of delivering innovative skincare and haircare products in the competitive mens grooming market.

As a high-ownership individual contributor, you will oversee the complete product development process, from formulation to launch, ensuring faster time-to-market, superior quality, and optimized cost of goods sold (COGS).

Key Responsibilities:

- Build and execute product strategy based on consumer insight and market trends

- Work with R&D, supply chain, marketing and external labs across formulation and stability

- Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation

- Conduct market and competition research on actives and formats

- Oversee QA, product testing and stability studies

- Manage product costing, P&L and COGS

Qualifications & Skills Required:

- 5 to 7 years of experience in product development, with a focus on skincare and haircare formulations.

- Strong expertise in Cosmetic Chemistry and knowledge of raw materials and active ingredients.

- Proficiency in COGS and product costing management.

- Excellent project management skills, particularly in product lifecycle management.

- Experience in scale-up and pilot batch management.

- Ability to create SOPs and standardize processes effectively.

- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, marketing, and leadership teams