Director of Clinical Testing & Claims Strategy

E.L.F. BEAUTY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Flexible time off

Half-day Fridays

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. in New York seeks a Director, Claims & Clinical Testing to lead the global substantiation program across color, skincare, and other categories.

You will architect study strategy and translate results into clear, compliant consumer claims, collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing. With 10+ years in personal-care claims substantiation and strong statistical expertise, you will manage external labs, design protocols, and drive timelines while ensuring data

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, biology, or other related technical disciplines. MS or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in claims support and clinical testing for color and skin care or similar categories, including sun care (SPF).
• Proficient in principles of statistical analysis, study design and methodology, good clinical practices and data integrity principles.
• Proven experience in clinical method development and innovative clinical designs.
• Highly effective organizational planning skills and project management of multiple projects/products.
• Ability to work cross-functionally & at all levels within the organization.
• Experience working with external testing partners and ingredient suppliers globally.
• Willing to travel to meet with external testing facilities.
• Familiar with global SPF testing methods and hair care testing methodology

Responsibilities

• Maintain a streamlined claims governance framework to enable fast, compliant approvals across brands and categories
• Centralize substantiation materials (briefs, protocols, reports, decisions) and maintain audit-ready documentation with clear version control
• Define end-to-end clinical and consumer study strategies that align to product intent and timelines, including clear objectives, endpoints, success criteria, and statistical rigor
• Design fit-for-purpose protocols and questionnaires to substantiate differentiated efficacy claims, including numerical claims, from early feasibility through commercialization
• Oversee execution with external labs/CROs: IRB preparation, sample planning/labeling/shipping, data review, and timely delivery of final reports
• Translate scientific data, technology, mechanisms of action, etc. into consumer-friendly claims and educational assets for on-pack, e-commerce, retail, articles and campaign use
• Partner with Product Innovation/Marketing, PD, and Creative to ensure claims storytelling is accurate, compelling, and consistent across channels
• Identify and assess emerging ingredient technologies; mine for innovative ingredients and methods that unlock new claim territories
• Monitor competitive claims and latest research in color/makeup, skin care, hair care, and related categories; share insights to guide pipeline and positioning
• Translate data, technologies, and mechanisms of action into clear, consumer-friendly claims and educational assets for pack, e‑commerce, retail, and campaigns
• Build and manage strategic relationships with external testing labs; negotiate scope/ standards of work (SOWs), and optimize timing, quality, and cost
• Maintain dashboards for study status, cycle times, and inquiry turnaround to drive transparency and decision-making

Skills

Claims substantiation

Clinical testing

Statistical analysis

Study design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Labs/vendor management

Education

BS/MS in chemistry/biology

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. in New York seeks a Director, Claims & Clinical Testing to lead the global substantiation program across color, skincare, and other categories.

You will architect study strategy and translate results into clear, compliant consumer claims, collaborating with R&D, Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing. With 10+ years in personal-care claims substantiation and strong statistical expertise, you will manage external labs, design protocols, and drive timelines while ensuring data