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Senior Product Developer, Beauty & Personal Care
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Description
Our client, a progressive and innovative company in the Beauty & Wellness sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Developer to drive the creation of cutting-edge beauty and personal care products. This fully remote role allows you to leverage your expertise in formulation, ingredient science, and market trends to develop exceptional products that delight consumers. You will be at the forefront of product innovation, from concept to commercialization.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the formulation and development of new beauty and personal care products, from initial concept to final production-ready formulas.
- Conduct extensive research into new ingredients, raw materials, and emerging technologies to identify innovative opportunities.
- Develop and optimize product formulations, ensuring efficacy, stability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and regulatory affairs teams to align product development with market needs and strategic goals.
- Perform benchtop formulation, pilot batch production, and scale-up trials, troubleshooting and resolving formulation challenges.
- Conduct stability testing, compatibility studies, and performance evaluations to ensure product quality and integrity.
- Prepare detailed documentation, including formulation recipes, manufacturing procedures, and raw material specifications.
- Stay current with beauty industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor product offerings.
- Ensure all product development activities comply with relevant industry regulations and quality standards.
- Provide technical support and guidance to marketing and sales teams regarding product attributes and benefits.
- Manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and project milestones in a remote setting.
- Maintain a high level of scientific rigor and creativity in all product development endeavors.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in product development within the beauty and personal care industry.
- Proven expertise in cosmetic formulation, ingredient science, and product performance testing.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation) and quality control procedures.
- Experience with a wide range of product categories (e.g., skincare, haircare, color cosmetics).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment used in product development.
- Passion for the beauty industry and a keen eye for innovation and market trends.
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Senior Product Developer - Beauty & Personal Care
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client, a leading innovator in the Beauty & Wellness sector, is seeking a Senior Product Developer with expertise in cosmetics and personal care formulations. This is a 100% remote role, allowing you to contribute your scientific acumen and creativity from your home office. You will be at the forefront of creating groundbreaking new products, from ideation and formulation to testing and market launch. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cosmetic chemistry, regulatory compliance, and market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the research, development, and formulation of new beauty and personal care products, ensuring innovative and high-performance solutions.
- Conduct extensive literature reviews and competitive analysis to identify market gaps and emerging ingredient technologies.
- Develop and optimize product formulations based on efficacy, safety, stability, and cost requirements.
- Manage product development projects from concept to commercialization, coordinating with R&D, marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
- Perform stability testing, compatibility studies, and efficacy assessments for new and existing formulations.
- Ensure all product formulations and development processes comply with relevant industry regulations and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO).
- Source and evaluate raw materials from suppliers, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Troubleshoot formulation issues and provide technical support to manufacturing and quality control teams.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, ingredients, and technologies in the beauty and wellness industry.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, including formulation recipes, manufacturing instructions, and safety data sheets.
- Present research findings and product development progress to internal stakeholders.
- Mentor junior R&D team members and foster a collaborative, innovative work environment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in product development within the beauty and personal care industry, with a strong focus on formulation.
- In-depth knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, formulation techniques, and product testing methodologies.
- Experience with regulatory requirements for cosmetic products.
- Proven track record of successfully launching new beauty products.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong project management abilities and experience managing multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective remote teamwork.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and thrive in a remote work setting.
- Proficiency in laboratory equipment and techniques.
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