Director, Product Development, Cosmetics/SKINCARE

Prestige Cosmetics Manufacturer seeks a Director, Product Development to direct all aspects of Brand's PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Daily management of new products with adherence to provided timelines and marketing guidelines, and maintenance of in-line products. STRONG SKINCARE BACKGROUND AND KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED.

This individual will have at least 8 years experience in skincare product development from global cosmetics manufacturer preferred. Must be proactive with ability to take action with quickness and accuracy. Must possess solid evaluation skills, interpersonal and communication skills with R&D teams as well as Marketing, Sales and Education. A highly organized and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in team settings. Must be able to meet deadlines, while coordinating and prioritizing numerous tasks. Superior Word and Excel skills.

Attend PPD and OPS meetings with packaging and marketing, ect, to report formula development status. Responsible for weekly status reports. Direct R&D and outside vendors on formula prototypes, provide product description and performance direction. Evaluate lab submissions and coordinate re-works per Executive Director's discretion throughout the development process until approval. Coordinate and track pre-launch sample requirements for all sales meetings, training schools, retailer meetings, public relations, ect. Analyze marketplace to identify trends in packaging, ingredients, ect. Active participation in brainstorming meetings for new concepts and products. Responsible for all White Forms and initiate sensory and clinical testings. On site approvals for first production, pilot batches and test fills. Oversee the QA standards, preservative modernization and facility change process. Manage and maintain efficient standard /submission storage system. Manage and maintain Product Development charts, submission logs and various organizational documents throughout the entire development process. Interface with departments (marketing, packaging, education, operations), to ensure successful, ontime launches. Coordinate internal panel tests and issue results. Set up vendor and new products meetings to review development status and issues relative to timelines. Attend trade shows, trend presentations and report findings. Competitive shopping. Maintain batch closet.

To learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume in MS Word Format to; sschrage1@nyc.rr.com

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