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Description

+ Write concepts, positioning statements and fact sheets with innovative claims to support each new launch/innovation

+ Write and create strong communication claims and ensure the formula contains all actives necessary to make those claims. Ensure those claims are supported by legal and through clinical testing

+ Ideate strong concepts and power claims to support every launch and re⁃promote

+ Develop strong clinical, sensory, and in⁃vitro testing support plans

+ Work with BSR to ensure strong actives list/technology platform and develop key storytelling behind product launch concept, with alignment from all stakeholders ⁃ BSR, Legal, MKTG, Regions

+ Drive key milestones and problem solve

+ Lead communications with counterparts (R&D) to support the development process. Direct R&D in the detailed development of new or reformulated products. Approve PFA Lab Standard, FVL, Pilot and First Production Batches in a timely matter

+ Drive the completion of all support materials and presentations, including Claims and Formula Dossiers, Product Profiles, Turnover Presentations, and RoundTable Slides

+ Provide quality training and development for own direct reports

+ Coordinate sharing samples and getting feedback from senior management and the regions

+ Review all PR and Education materials and Copy for alignment of communication and ensure accuracy of content

+ Work with Marketing, Packaging and R&D in the development process

+ Keep Management informed of project status & issues

+ Keep a pulse on worldwide competitive activity and trends and attend industry conferences and lectures

Marketing

+ Identify new product opportunities for EL. Actively lead and contribute to calendar meetings, MKTG/PD statuses, etc

+ Actively seek out new trends and opportunities that will further support and provide growth to EL Skincare business

+ Participate in meetings to clearly communicate a product's development progress

+ Attend status calls/meetings as the project lead to communicate and hear project updates

+ Provide constant daily communication on major changes to a product that may affect the launch date

R&D

+ Attend R&D status days at Melville 2/x per month

+ Clearly direct aesthetic details of product to be developed

+ Develop strong clinical and sensory claims testing plans and initiate on time

+ Review Safety/Sensory test requests and send out to R&D

+ Troubleshoot with R&D to resolve challenges

+ Evaluate and approve sensory test questionnaires

+ Work closely with the Asia lab and/or outside contractors BSR

+ Ensure strong list of technologies that support claims

+ Work with BSR on strong story telling on technology and in⁃vitro support

+ Create strong concepts based on key insights and technology story telling

Packaging

+ Provide clear direction to Packaging on all formulation aspects including ingredients, actives, viscosity, color, as well as formula limitations

+ Evaluate and approve proposed package submissions for evacuation, aesthetics, & functionality

+ Expand our packaging options by meeting with Suppliers

+ Ensure team obtains components for test samples

Education/Communication

+ Write product profiles and present product details at Turnover meetings

+ Review and approve all Education & PR materials

+ Answer all follow up qts from Education and PR after turnover Creative (Copy, Advertising, Design)

+ Present new products informally in copy brief mtgs

+ Review and approve all copy as it routes

+ Supply product samples

Qualifications

+ 12+ years related experience.

+ College degree/MBA preferred.

+ Strong presenter; Must be able to persuasively communicate new product ideas and concepts to both internal and external groups.

+ Must be exceptionally creative and innovative, and be able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly.

+ Deep knowledgeable of the Product Development process.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Highly flexible and adaptable to handle ever-changing priorities.

+ Highly detail oriented, responsive, extremely organized, and reliable.

+ Must be a driver of results, ensuring that all key milestones are met in a timely manner.

+ Sound knowledge/expertise of Skin and knowledge of science/ technical concepts.

+ Experience in people management, training, and development.

+ Proven track record of successful new product innovations; proven ability to develop innovative products from concept to launch.

+ Hard worker and demonstrated leadership on a cross-functional basis.

+ Must possess superior treatment evaluation skills.

+ Effective negotiator; able to gain cooperation at all levels, inside and outside the department.

+ Experience in successfully organizing and managing multiple complex development programs.

+ Excellent partnering/teamwork skills; proven ability to influence team members without direct reporting accountability.

+ Must have strong leadership skills and excellent problem solving and decision making abilities.

+ Needs to be highly organized and able to prioritize effectively.

+ A broad and comprehensive understanding of the global skin care market.

+ Ability to establish priorities, procedures and policies effectively.

+ Proficient computer skills especially Powerpoint, Word, and Excel.

+ Ability to travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].