Global Skincare NPD Program Manager

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an experienced Program Manager for skincare to own the end-to-end New Product Development process, from concept through shelf. You will lead cross-functional teams—from formulation to regulatory and supply chain—to deliver fast, high-quality launches with a superior consumer experience.

This role requires managing timelines, budgets, and resources, escalating risks to senior leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance and strong go-to-market strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, engineering, or business management highly desired.
• 3-4+ years direct program management experience within consumer product development.
• Experience leading programs in skincare, beauty, cosmetics, or personal care consumer products strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation, packaging components, and skincare regulatory and claims requirements.
• Able to cultivate and lead a high-performing team that delivers results.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; experienced addressing C-Suite, peer functional groups, suppliers, and retail customer audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive and facilitate cross-functional stakeholders (formulation/R&D, packaging, regulatory, quality, marketing, supply chain, and contract manufacturers) to bring skincare products to market, including managing risks and schedule
• Collaborate with teams to ensure the go-to-market strategy delivers a high rate of sales across retail and digital channels
• Accountable for delivering all elements of the program, from product ideation to end-of-life
• Coordinate formulation, stability, safety, and efficacy testing milestones, and ensure claims and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA cosmetic regulations, MoCRA) are met before launch
• Make use of KPIs and data to drive decision making across cross-functional teams
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and track progress
• Spot resource and knowledge gaps and take the steps necessary to highlight and remedy them
• Channel global information to local teams and act as a conduit to support the business

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Skincare knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an experienced Program Manager for skincare to own the end-to-end New Product Development process, from concept through shelf. You will lead cross-functional teams—from formulation to regulatory and supply chain—to deliver fast, high-quality launches with a superior consumer experience.

This role requires managing timelines, budgets, and resources, escalating risks to senior leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance and strong go-to-market strategies