PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE:

The Manager for Global Product Development works with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor to help drive and lead calendarized and non-calendarized initiatives within the Darphin and Lab Series brands. Works closely with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor and partners with R&D and Product Marketing teams on the innovation of quality products that meet the brand strategies and insure the successful launch of new products.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Helps lead calendarized projects and drive them forward – includes research, evaluation and follow through of new product ideas and launches in line with the brand strategies.                                                                                                                                                             
2. Takes ownership over assigned programs and works closely with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor to help drive calendarized launches in all stages from concept to on-counter.
3. Works with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor to partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Product Marketing, Packaging, Legal, Clinical, Sensory, Advanced Technologies, Scientific Communications and GBSC) to ensure all developmental milestones are achieved based on program requirements/timelines.                                                                           
4. Manages the product development process as follows:

• Evaluates product submission (lab, pilot, first production and standards) in a timely manner. Communicates desired modifications or approvals to the lab.

• Keeps an organized system for all product and packaging submissions and approvals.

• Responsible for distributing product submissions and orchestrating feedback from relevant members in PD and Marketing.

• Actively participates in research of new product ideas (visual and literal) and, ingredient and technology stories.

• Prepares R&D briefs and product fact sheets to capture all development needs including product texture and fragrance benchmark, usage, product ingredients/technologies, positioning and claims with input from Senior Manager and/or supervisor.

• Creates product profiles, testing and formula dossiers and turnover presentations under the supervision of Senior Manager and/or supervisor.

• Partners with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor to present product at turnover to the cross functional teams.

• Responsible for sending out product samples and questionnaires and summarizing feedback.

• Helps drive and coordinate all testing (safety, clinical, sensory, in-vitro) with the help of Senior Manager and/or supervisor.

• Tracks all critical formula, copy, testing dates.

• Reviews, inputs and edits all PR and Education materials with input from the Senior Manager and/or supervisor.

• Coordinates orders of packaging samples for testing.

• Coordinates requests for product samples from Product Marketing, Creative, R&D, Education.

• Conducts panel tests when needed, create questionnaires, analyzes data and makes recommendations based on learnings.

• Maintains weekly status report and keeps Vice President and Senior Manager and/or supervisor informed of project details.

5. Works with the Senior Manager and/or supervisor to put together presentations and conduct research on new ingredients, technologies and products etc.

6. Stays abreast of new trends in and out of the industry, competitive product launches/claims and new technologies.  Researches competitive marketplace for new products; reads magazines and industry publications, reviews social media, attends trend seminars or industry trade shows and reports on trends and related product developments.

7. Participates in GPPD, GBSC, Regional Conference Calls (when appropriate) with or in place of Senior Manager and/or supervisor when necessary.

8. Is a team player with peers in Product Marketing, PR, Education, Retail Experience and Consumer Marketing teams.

9. Travels to R&D facility to work with the lab as needed.

10. Travels to Estee Lauder and supplier plants for on-site approval as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Undergraduate College degree.

2. 5+ years relevant experience; skincare background preferred.

3. Excellent organization and follow-through skills with a keen eye for detail.

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills.

5. Ability to think creatively and brainstorm new approaches, ingredients or ideas.

6. Multi-functional, flexible to handle ever changing priorities, projects and tasks.

7. Strong skills in tactile/aesthetic evaluation of cosmetic products as well as the ability to communicate product understanding.

8. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications:  Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.