Senior Manager, Fragrance Development
Core
Own end-to-end development and maintenance of Glossier's fragrance portfolio (fine fragrance, Balm Dotcom flavors, ancillaries), managing reformulations, compliance, raw-material changes, and project execution from brief to launch.
Role type
Senior Manager, Fragrance Category Development
Builds
Fine fragrance products, Balm Dotcom flavor portfolio, and ancillary items
Domain
Beauty / Fragrance
Required skills
Fragrance development knowledge, olfactive literacy, project management, cross-functional leadership, vendor management, regulatory compliance, formula documentation, risk anticipation
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-moving environments, ability to build structure where processes are not established, passion for olfactive trends and consumer behavior
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Evaluate fragrance submissions and provide technically informed olfactive feedback; manage development activities for new fragrance projects ensuring alignment with brand direction; own the end-to-end development process from initial brief through production readiness and launch; ensure accurate documentation of formulas, specifications, and compliance requirements; serve as primary liaison with fragrance houses and contract manufacturers; partner with Operations and Supply Chain to assess timing, inventory, cost, and production implications of changes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities