Principal Scientist - Skin Care Product Implementation Leader (175751)

Colgate-Palmolive; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead the Skin Health Group’s PCA Skin Implementation R&D team, delivering innovative dermocosmetic products for aestheticians and dermatologists in anti-aging and regeneration pillars.

You will oversee a case study program, drive documentation and tech transfer, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful product delivery and market readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related).
• 8+ years of experience in developing and commercializing skin care products.
• Strong project planning, collaboration and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and implementation standards for personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new skin care products and technologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams for concept development and commercialization.
• Manage a case study program for efficacy data, substantiation, and benefit support.
• Create and maintain documentation such as Project Timelines, SOPs, Registration documents, Tech Transfer checklists, NODs, Change Control documents, Technical Justifications, Formula Databases, and Claims support trackers.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, insights, clinical, safety, regulatory to develop and validate new concepts and products.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Quality & implementation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Career Opportunities: Principal Scientist - Skin Care Product Implementation Leader (175751)

Requisition ID175751-Posted08/25/2026-Research & Development-United States-Arizona-Scottsdale-Skin Health Group-Travel - up to 10% of time-On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175751 - Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

We are on the lookout for a Leader of PCA Skin Implementation R&D team which consists of 2 product development scientists and a case study leader. In this role you will be delivering innovation in skin care to the dermocosmetic market which includes professional products tailored to aestheticians and dermatologists for superior efficacy in key strategic pillars such as anti‑aging, longevity, and regeneration. This role reports directly to the CP Skin Health R&D Leader located in the Piscataway, NJ Global Technology Center.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of new professional products and technologies including skin care products such as serums, creams, sunscreens.

Actively participate in and lead cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, insights, clinical, safety, regulatory to develop and validate new concepts and products and ensure flawless implementation and commercialization of these products.

Manage a case study program to provide efficacy data, claim substantiation, and benefit support for new and existing products.

Create and/or maintain all required documentation such as Project Timelines, SOP’s, Registration documents, Tech Transfer checklists, NODs, Change Control documents, Technical Justifications, Formula Databases, and Claims support trackers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

8+ years of functional experience in developing and commercializing skin care products.

Strong project planning, collaboration and people management skills.

In-depth knowledge of quality and implementation standards associated with personal care products and their development.

Experience in collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and negotiating with partners to achieve successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to effectively share knowledge through both written and oral presentations including communicating science to non‑technical audiences.

In-depth understanding of manufacturing complexity and implications in product design.

Agility and flexibility in experimentation and innovation: being open to changing objectives and new innovation processes.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.