Fragrance Product Development Lead

PERSOL Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Persol Malaysia is seeking a Product Development Manager – Fragrance & Formulation to lead end-to-end development from concept through commercialization, translating market trends, consumer insights, and fragrance opportunities into scalable, brand-aligned products.

You will collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Quality Control, Brand, Marketing and Merchandising, coordinate with fragrance houses and suppliers, manage costs and timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative launches

Qualifications

• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in fragrance development and formulation.
• Knowledge of IFRA or fragrance regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring quality, commercial viability, and timelines.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Product Development team with strategic direction and clear priorities.
• Coordinate fragrance and formulation development with fragrance houses, perfumers, laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Translate trends and insights into commercially viable products with balance of quality, safety, cost, and scalability.
• Manage product costings, BOMs, target margins, and development timelines.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements including IFRA.
• Source and develop materials, packaging, and product solutions that meet requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Quality Control, Brand, Marketing and Merchandising to align priorities.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate product specifications and testing records throughout development.

Skills

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Persol Malaysia is seeking a Product Development Manager – Fragrance & Formulation to lead end-to-end development from concept through commercialization, translating market trends, consumer insights, and fragrance opportunities into scalable, brand-aligned products.

You will collaborate with Design, Sourcing, Quality Control, Brand, Marketing and Merchandising, coordinate with fragrance houses and suppliers, manage costs and timelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative launches