Manager, Global Product Development, Too Faced

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 Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The Manager, Global Product Development is responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative beauty products from concept through commercialization across multiple product categories.

This role partners closely with Marketing, Packaging Development, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and external manufacturing partners to bring disruptive, consumer-driven products to market while ensuring exceptional quality, speed, and execution.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, consumer-obsessed, and passionate about beauty innovation. They combine strong product instincts with excellent project management skills and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Brand Marketing to translate consumer insights and trends into innovative product concepts.
• Partner with Packaging Development to ensure product and component compatibility.
• Work with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to support commercialization.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve development challenges.

Innovation & Trend Monitoring

Stay informed on beauty, skincare, ingredient, and consumer trends to identify new product opportunities.

Research emerging technologies, ingredients, and market innovations to strengthen the innovation pipeline.

Participate in competitive benchmarking and product evaluations.

Project Management

Own project timelines, critical paths, budgets, and key milestones across multiple launches.

Balance innovation, quality, speed-to-market, and cost throughout the development process.

Prepare product reviews, milestone updates, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience with both skincare and color cosmetics.
• Prestige beauty industry experience.
• Experience working with third-party laboratories and contract manufacturers.

Key Competencies:

• Product Development Expertise
• Project Management
• Consumer & Market Insight
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Innovation Mindset
• Attention to Detail

Pay Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,550.00 to $143,800.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.