Global Beauty Product Development Lead

Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Manager, Global Product Development to lead the development and execution of innovative beauty products from concept to commercialization across multiple categories.

This role collaborates with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and external manufacturers to bring disruptive, consumer-driven products to market with exceptional quality and speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in beauty product development, preferably within prestige cosmetics or skincare.
• Experience managing complexion and/or skincare product development projects.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulations, manufacturing processes, testing requirements, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of innovative beauty products across multiple categories, from concept through commercialization.
• Drive product development timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful, on-time launches.
• Evaluate formulas, shades, textures, fragrances, claims, and overall product performance throughout development.
• Coordinate product testing, stability, compatibility, and claims substantiation activities.
• Partner with external laboratories and manufacturers to identify new technologies, ingredients, and formulation capabilities.
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing to translate consumer insights and trends into innovative product concepts.
• Work with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to support commercialization.
• Balance innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost throughout the development process.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Cosmetic Science / Chemistry / Biology / Marketing / Business degree

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Manager, Global Product Development to lead the development and execution of innovative beauty products from concept to commercialization across multiple categories.

This role collaborates with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and external manufacturers to bring disruptive, consumer-driven products to market with exceptional quality and speed.