Principal Scientist, Skincare Science Storytelling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies seeks a skincare science storyteller to translate dermatology and skin biology into engaging consumer narratives. You will distill complex mechanisms into clear, credible messaging and partner with R&I, Clinical, and Marketing to shape product science storytelling.

You will review literature, develop communication frameworks, and ensure mechanistic accuracy across skincare technologies while driving cross-functional alignment and brand credibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret dermatological, biological, clinical, and mechanistic literature.
• Strong understanding of skin physiology, biological pathways, ingredient mechanisms, and skincare product science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex biological systems into clear narratives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with scientific, clinical, regulatory, marketing, product development, and/or creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate dermatology, skin physiology, ingredient technologies, and mechanisms of action into clear, benefit-driven scientific messaging that is easily understood by a wide range of audiences, including the general public, media, and retailers.
• Develop scientific narratives, communication frameworks, and claim-support language that help guide product science storytelling, education, and innovation positioning.
• Distill complex biological pathways, such as inflammation cascades, collagen degradation, melanogenesis, barrier repair, and cellular signaling, into simple and compelling "so what" messages.
• Partner with R&I and brand teams to articulate scientific differentiation in a way that is credible, ownable, and relevant to consumer needs.

Skills

Scientific storytelling

Dermatology knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

Estée Lauder Companies seeks a skincare science storyteller to translate dermatology and skin biology into engaging consumer narratives. You will distill complex mechanisms into clear, credible messaging and partner with R&I, Clinical, and Marketing to shape product science storytelling.

You will review literature, develop communication frameworks, and ensure mechanistic accuracy across skincare technologies while driving cross-functional alignment and brand credibility.