We are partnering with a luxury skincare brand to recruit a Senior Product Development Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced product leader with deep expertise in skincare formulation, innovation, and luxury product standards. The role will oversee end-to-end development for a high-end, clinically backed product portfolio.
Our client is a sophisticated and innovation led luxury skincare brand grounded in advanced scientific research and high performance formulations. Their products focus on clinically substantiated ingredients, exceptional textures, and premium product experience. The brand operates globally and maintains a strong reputation for quality, scientific credibility, and luxury craftsmanship.
The Senior Product Development Manager will lead the full product development lifecycle from concept ideation to launch. Working cross functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Packaging and external labs, this role is pivotal in shaping the brand’s innovation pipeline and ensuring all products meet the highest standards of performance and luxury.
The position reports into senior leadership and requires close collaboration with manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and scientific partners.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the full product development process from initial concept to launch, including briefs, formulation guidance, testing, and commercialisation.
* Define innovation strategy and product roadmap aligned with brand vision and business objectives.
* Partner with laboratories and manufacturers to create high performance, scientifically substantiated skincare formulations.
* Translate clinical and technical data into compelling product stories, consumer benefits, and claims.
* Oversee efficacy, clinical, and consumer testing processes.
* Collaborate cross functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Packaging, Marketing, and Finance.
* Manage external partners, including ingredient suppliers and R&D labs.
* Support go to market readiness through claims hierarchy, positioning, and launch execution.
Requirements:
* Strong background inskincare product development, ideally within premium or luxury brands.
* Experience launching high efficacy, high price point skincare products.
* Deep understanding of skin biology, formulation science, active ingredients, and claims substantiation.
* Strong scientific literacy combined with commercial awareness.
* Exceptional sensorial evaluation skills, able to assess luxury textures, absorption, and overall product experience.
* Highly organised with excellent project management abilities and retro-planning discipline.
* Strong communication, leadership, and cross functional collaboration skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
If you are a product development expert with a passion for science-led innovation and luxury skincare, we’d love to hear from you.
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