Head of Product Development
Core
Oversee the entire product lifecycle for OTC sunscreen products, from research and formulation to packaging, testing, and production.
Role type
Senior Head of Product Development (Personal Care)
Builds
Best-in-class personal care products (sunscreen) for retail consumers
Domain
Personal care / Beauty / OTC Drug Products
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end product development, Formulation development, Packaging design, Clinical testing, Regulatory compliance (FDA OTC), Contract manufacturer management, Project management, Supply chain readiness, Product storytelling, Cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Scientific or technical degree, Experience in fast-paced innovation-driven environments, Sourcing custom packaging, Managing international supplier relationships, Extensive experience with analytical, sensory, and perceptual testing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee the entire development process including initial research, brief writing, formulation development, packaging development, product testing, and production; Own product development roadmaps and execution plans, proactively identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within scope; Establish structure, accountability, and operational rigor across product development initiatives, guiding project management efforts while maintaining ownership of timelines, risks, and overall program success; Coach, develop, and empower the Product Development team, fostering a high-performance culture with the capabilities needed to support the company's continued growth; Serve as the central point of alignment between Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure development priorities and launch plans remain synchronized; Manage external relationships with contract manufacturers, formulators and packaging partners to initiate and track projects, negotiate pricing and drive weekly progress; Evaluate formula submissions with the PD team, providing feedback and redirection as needed; ultimately securing internal formula approval; Partner with Product Marketing to develop compelling product storytelling, including key ingredients, features, benefits, and claims; Collaborate with Operations to ensure supply chain readiness and smooth production transitions; Partner with the Creative team to ensure all artwork assets are developed on schedule; Partner closely with Regulatory & Quality team members to maintain full brand compliance and to ensure quality and regulatory standards meet or exceed all requirements; Proactively identify and escalate issues or opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities