Cosmetics Product Development Lead & Project Manager

Bayport Laboratories; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bayport Laboratories in Florida seeks a Product Development / Project Manager to lead turnkey product development projects, focusing on formula development and cross-functional coordination. You will liaise between clients, internal teams, and external partners to meet objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include guiding formula development with R&D, assessing material compatibility, and ensuring on-time delivery while managing multiple projects across cosmetics,

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in product development or project management within beauty, personal care, or consumer goods sectors; contract manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers and external suppliers is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle product development with emphasis on formula development.

Responsibilities

• Manage client-facing projects from concept through production, ensuring all formula development and compatibility milestones are met.
• Oversee multiple, complex projects simultaneously, maintaining alignment with timelines, cost targets, and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating communication between internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead regular status meetings with clients and stakeholders to provide updates, address risks, and resolve issues promptly.
• Partner with R&D to guide formula development, ensuring products meet performance goals, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Review formula and packaging submissions to assess material stability, functionality, and overall compatibility, offering recommendations as needed.
• Monitor and enforce project timelines to ensure on-time execution and delivery.
• Support development across multiple categories, including color cosmetics, skincare, and haircare, ensuring quality and innovation
• Work closely with QA, Regulatory, Operations, and Sales to coordinate development milestones and ensure seamless project flow.
• Identify and troubleshoot risks related to formula-packaging interaction, manufacturability, or supply chain constraints.
• Facilitate strong internal and external partnerships to keep projects aligned and moving forward.
• Collaborate with and support the broader Product Development & Project Management team, contributing to a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Assist in process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and consistency across client programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Independent/Resourceful

Microsoft Office proficiency

Wrike (project management tool)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Marketing, Product Development, or related field

Project Management Certification

Tools

Wrike

Job description

Bayport Laboratories in Florida seeks a Product Development / Project Manager to lead turnkey product development projects, focusing on formula development and cross-functional coordination. You will liaise between clients, internal teams, and external partners to meet objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include guiding formula development with R&D, assessing material compatibility, and ensuring on-time delivery while managing multiple projects across cosmetics,