Director, Product Marketing - Global (Contract)

Deciem-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

Product discount

Job summary

DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company, is seeking a Director of Product Marketing - Global for a 1-year contract in New York. You will shape the global product strategy, lead the NPD lifecycle, and partner across Brand, Scientific, and Supply Chain to bring products to life.

You will drive portfolio strategy, pricing, and profitability while leading a high-performing Product Marketing team in a fast-paced, creative environment. Hybrid work in SoHo, starting Nov 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of people management experience.
• Global product marketing experience in beauty or consumer products.
• Proven experience leading NPD and product launches with business cases and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Shape the global product strategy and roadmap for The Ordinary and DECIEM brands.
• Lead the global New Product Launch process from concept through commercialization.
• Build a margin-accretive product portfolio balancing consumer needs, pricing, and COGs.

Skills

Leadership

Global marketing

NPD & launches

Strategic analytics

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Job description

Director, Product Marketing - Global (Contract)

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Director, Product Marketing - Global who will be responsible for shaping and leading the global product strategy and execution across The Ordinary and other Deciem brands. By partnering cross-functionally, this position plays a key role in driving the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept through launch, focusing on creating margin‑accretive product portfolios aligned with consumer insights and business goals.

This is a one year contract, starting November 2, 2026.

This is a hybrid role, based three days out of our SoHo, New York office.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $75-$85 per hour.

Exact pay depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Shape the global product strategy and roadmap for The Ordinary and other DECIEM brands, translating consumer, market and business insights into clear product priorities and growth opportunities
• Lead the global New Product Launch (NPL) process from concept through commercialization, ensuring products are strategically relevant, commercially viable and delivered successfully
• Build a margin-accretive product portfolio by balancing consumer needs, brand equity, commercial opportunity, pricing, COGs and profitability
• Drive product innovation and category growth by identifying emerging consumer trends, market opportunities and competitive whitespace to inform the product pipeline
• Develop and lead strategic business cases for new products, including market landscape, pricing, forecasts, COGs and P&L, securing alignment and sign-off from senior stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with Brand, Scientific, Creative, Supply Chain, Commercial, Production, Clinical and other teams to bring products to life efficiently and effectively.
• Lead product positioning, claims and messaging, partnering with Scientific Communications, Clinical, Legal and Regulatory to develop compelling and compliant product stories
• Oversee product launch materials and execution, including product concept and program briefs, packaging briefs, messaging decks, sell‑in materials and retail partner initiatives
• Optimize the global product portfolio, leading annual discontinuation and reformulation assessments to ensure the portfolio remains relevant, efficient and commercially strong
• Lead and develop the Product Marketing team, setting clear objectives and KPIs while fostering a high‑performing, collaborative and growth‑oriented culture

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 6+ years of people management experience, with a strong track record of leading, developing and motivating high‑performing teams
• Significant global Product Marketing experience within the beauty, skincare or consumer products industry, with broad cross‑functional expertise
• Proven experience leading complex NPD and product launches, from strategy and concept development through commercialization, including ownership of business cases, P&L and portfolio strategy
• Exceptional strategic, analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to turn consumer and market insights into actionable strategies and gain alignment with senior leaders and diverse cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills, combined with sound judgment, resilience and the ability to navigate complex, fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Play in the grey.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

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