Lead, Dermatology Product Innovation

Galderma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma in London, UK, seeks a Product Research & Innovation Lead – Dermatology to drive breakthrough dermatology solutions from concept to commercialization.

You will lead scientific strategy, collaborate across global teams, and translate consumer insights into differentiated products. A PhD or equivalent and 5+ years in cosmetics/dermatology R&D are preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D, research, innovation, or new product development within cosmetics, dermatology, skincare, OTC, or FMCG industries, preferably in a global organization.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic science, skincare technologies, formulation development, product evaluation, and active ingredient assessment.
• Proven experience developing and launching consumer products from concept through commercialization, including claims development and scientific substantiation.
• Consumer insights, scientific data, and market trends translated into differentiated product innovations.
• Collaboration, leadership, and cross-functional communication in a global matrix environment.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an innovation knowledge base and opportunity pipeline.
• Identify and evaluate innovation opportunities by integrating consumer insights, scientific and technological developments, competitive intelligence, and market needs.
• Support due diligence activities for licensing and Business Development opportunities.
• Partner with Global Marketing and regional teams to conduct competitive assessments and develop innovation briefs.
• Define scientific, technological, formulation, positioning, and claims strategies for innovation development.
• Assess technical, scientific, and regulatory feasibility through feasibility and development phases.
• Lead product evaluation, sensory assessments, and consumer validation activities.
• Support the development of product claims, usage instructions, and packaging artwork.
• Provide scientific support to Marketing and Medical Affairs through claims development and training resources.

Skills

Cosmetic science

Skincare technologies

Formulation development

Product evaluation

Active ingredient assessment

R&D leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Galderma in London, UK, seeks a Product Research & Innovation Lead – Dermatology to drive breakthrough dermatology solutions from concept to commercialization.

You will lead scientific strategy, collaborate across global teams, and translate consumer insights into differentiated products. A PhD or equivalent and 5+ years in cosmetics/dermatology R&D are preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills.