Product Development and Management Executive (Cosmetic)

Best World International Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Product Development Specialist to drive the entire new product development process in the cosmetic and skincare industry. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing product feedback, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cosmetic science or chemistry, along with a keen interest in marketing beauty products. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape innovative products and enhance customer satisfaction. If you are a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development in cosmetics.
• Strong interest in marketing beauty and personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire NPD process from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely product delivery.
• Analyse product performance and manage customer feedback.

Skills

Product Development

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organizing

Time Management

Education

Degree in Cosmetic Science

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for entire NPD process; from concept initiation to completion, for both new product and reformulations.
• Take the lead in close collaboration with cross functional teams for seamless on-time delivery of products.
• Source for contract manufacturers and liaise with formulators to develop new product; be the main contact point with these suppliers for NPD/ formulation discussions.
• Review formulas and ingredient/ design statements for new product that is compliant with regulations.
• Familiar with the concept of product challenge test, stability, and compatibility studies.
• Research market prices, create accurate product costing data and propose product pricing.
• Analyse product performance and identify actions required.
• Manage product feedback and propose technically sound customer-centric reply.
• React to necessary corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) raised by Quality. Analyse industrial trends, market data and customer insights to derive constructive ideas and information for the purpose of NPD.
• Define product competitive positioning and unique selling proposition (USP).
• Contribute for and implement standard procedures (in compliance with industrial standards and QMS requirements) for any product development and management activities or as assigned.
• Perform other duties and projects as necessary to meet company goals.

Requirements

• Degree in Cosmetic Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development/ management in the cosmetic and skin care industry.
• Strong interest in marketing of beauty, skin care, personal care and/ or beauty device products.
• Self-starter, good at working well independently with initiatives.
• Resourceful & good business sense.
• Meticulous & detail-oriented.
• Product/ project management skills.
• Planning & organising skills; time management skills.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication & negotiation skills; proficient in English and Chinese - as required to liaise with mandarin-speaking counterparts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with people from different cultures and levels, both internally and externally.
• Travelling is expected.