Beauty Product Development/Project Manager-San Fernando Valley, CA

$85,000 - $90,000/Yr

24 Seven - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Los Angeles, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development process for beauty care products, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and marketing timelines. This role involves leading new product development initiatives, providing technical support, and collaborating with various departments to optimize product formulations and ensure successful product launches.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the front-end contact with the client and ensures proper follow-up on any requests for new products.
• Plans, manages, and completes technical programs necessary to design, develop, and optimize new and improved formulations and products.
• Works with R&D, CSR, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure project success.
• Ensures proper documentation for all technical and project work is completed.
• Provides input on budget allocation and project prioritization.
• Identifies new product trends and product portfolio opportunities.
• Initiates new product proposals and manages cross-functional team distribution.
• Briefs cross-functional team members on product profiles, timelines, and launch plans.
• Works closely with Engineering to check feasibility and tooling.
• Evaluates new formula submissions and provides feedback.
• Follows up with clients on clinical and external product testing to ensure timetables are met.
• Works with R&D and Laboratories to follow up on pilots and provide technical product info for marketing literature.
• Ensures compliance of product packaging, claims, and formulas with regulatory standards.
• Provides clients with pricing on new projects or updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration.
• Minimum 5+ years' Product Development or Project Manager experience in Personal Care or Cosmetics, preferably in process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Training or Certifications in Project Management.
• Breadth of technical knowledge and experience in application in Over the Counter (OTC) Consumer Packaged Goods.
• Proven ability to deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) system knowledge is preferred.
• Advanced PC knowledge, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Advanced knowledge in QAD or other comparable ERP/MRP systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling