Senior Product Development Executive (Skincare & Cosmetics)

GST MALAYSIA PLT; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Malaysia is seeking a Product Development Senior Executive to lead the full lifecycle of skincare and cosmetics products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of market trends, regulatory compliance, and innovative product development. This role offers competitive benefits, including a yearly bonus and a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Salary adjustment and yearly bonus

Work-life balance

Company trip

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in skincare, cosmetics, or personal care product development.
• Proven track record of launching successful products.
• In-depth knowledge of beauty industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own the full development process of new products.
• Identify market opportunities through analysis.
• Work with internal teams for successful product development.
• Manage relationships with third-party manufacturers.
• Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on beauty industry innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or Marketing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Product Development Senior Executive for our skincare and cosmetics product pipeline. This role is ideal for someone passionate about beauty innovation, with a strong understanding of consumer needs, market trends, and end-to-end product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Full Product Lifecycle: Own the full development process of new products, including concept ideation, feasibility studies, formulation, packaging, launch planning, and post-launch performance review.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Identify white space opportunities through deep analysis of market trends, competitor benchmarking, and consumer insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams—R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance—to ensure timely, cost-effective, and successful product development.
• OEM/ODM Management: Partner with third-party manufacturers to source innovative formulations, review lab samples, conduct stability and safety tests, and finalize production-ready solutions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet local and international regulatory standards (e.g., NPRA, ASEAN Cosmetic Directive), including full documentation, product registration, and claims substantiation.
• Supplier Relations: Evaluate and manage existing suppliers while identifying new partners to enhance product quality, cost-efficiency, and innovation.
• Innovation Leadership: Stay ahead of beauty industry innovations by attending trade shows, ingredient expos, and scientific conferences; propose cutting-edge ideas for new launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Marketing, or any related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in skincare, cosmetics, or personal care product development.
• Proven track record of launching successful products to market.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of beauty industry regulations and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working with OEM/ODM and understanding formulation testing.

Perks and Benefits: EPF, SOCSO & EIS; salary adjustment & yearly bonus; work‑life balance; young & vibrant working culture; company trip.