Lead R&D Project Manager, Nutraceuticals & Cosmetics

Solutia; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

International markets

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Solutia Life Sciences, the recruitment division of Solutia, is seeking a Project Manager R&D in Barcelona to lead end‑to‑end development of food supplements and cosmetics from concept to market launch. You will ensure scientific robustness, regulatory feasibility, manufacturing viability, and strong commercial differentiation.

The role reports to the CEO and requires coordinating with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Medical, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, market-ready products for

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of product development experience in food supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, or health products.
• Experience managing CMOs and external development partners.
• Ability to translate scientific concepts into commercially relevant products.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development (NPD) projects for food supplements and cosmetic products from ideation to commercialization.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with CMOs, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Propose innovative, market-driven formulations feasible from manufacturing and regulatory perspectives.
• Select ingredients supported by claims, regulatory compliance, and/or clinical evidence.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, formulations, specifications, and dossiers.
• Develop scientific and clinical materials for Medical Affairs and Commercial teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor market trends, innovation, and competitive landscape in nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
• Ensure timelines, budgets, and project milestones are met.

Skills

Project management

NPD knowledge

Regulatory awareness

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Life Sciences or related

Job description

Solutia Life Sciences, the recruitment division of Solutia, is seeking a Project Manager R&D in Barcelona to lead end‑to‑end development of food supplements and cosmetics from concept to market launch. You will ensure scientific robustness, regulatory feasibility, manufacturing viability, and strong commercial differentiation.

The role reports to the CEO and requires coordinating with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Medical, and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, market-ready products for