Director, Skincare Product Innovation & Launch

L'Oréal USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, Pension Plan

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time & perks

L'Oréal internal shop discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

L’Oréal USA in New York is seeking a Director of Product Development for Skincare - Kiehls DMI to lead innovation from concept to launch. You will partner with Marketing, R&I, Compliance, and external vendors to drive formulas, claims, and textures while ensuring brand standards and market requirements across diverse skin tones.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product development, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership, with a hybrid work policy and strong growth opportunities within the

Qualifications

• Experience in skincare product development and innovation, including formula and texture development.
• Knowledge of claims strategy, clinical testing, ingredients, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Experience collaborating with Marketing, R&I, Operations, Legal, Claims, vendors, and other cross-functional partners.
• Knowledge of skincare categories, competitive products, vendors, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and formula strategy for Derm Solutions in collaboration with Marketing and R&I.
• Partner cross-functionally to define short- and long-term product innovation opportunities.
• Serve as the product development expert for Derm Solutions with expertise in formulas, claims, and textures.
• Define ingredient strategies that support innovation and elevated product efficacy.
• Develop clinical testing strategies, including test design, claims opportunities, visualization approaches, and representation across skin tones and types.

Skills

Skincare product development

Claims strategy

Clinical testing

Ingredients knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field

Job description

L’Oréal USA in New York is seeking a Director of Product Development for Skincare - Kiehls DMI to lead innovation from concept to launch. You will partner with Marketing, R&I, Compliance, and external vendors to drive formulas, claims, and textures while ensuring brand standards and market requirements across diverse skin tones.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product development, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership, with a hybrid work policy and strong growth opportunities within the