Product Developer

Wella Operations US LLC; Morris Plains (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Product Developer for External Innovation. This role involves tracking innovation samples, ensuring technical readiness, and supporting product development for iconic hair care brands. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in personal care product development.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in personal care product development, ideally in Hair Care & Styling or Skin.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical deliverables & new product ideas.
• Strong communication skills for working with multifunctional groups.

Responsibilities

• Collate and track innovation samples from the TPM network.
• Support essential materials coding and product registration.
• Provide critical support and training to PD teams.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor Degree in biology/biotech, chemistry, cosmetic or natural sciences

Job description

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Reporting to: R&D Manager External Product Innovation, Prestige Haircare and Styling

Scope: Sebastian/ Nioxin, External Innovation

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

As a Product Developer for External Innovation, you will be at the forefront of collating qualifying, and integrating cutting-edge innovations to maintain the competitive edge of Wella's iconic care and styling brands. You will become the R&D system expert, responsible for the transfer and uploading of technical documentation to ensure technical readiness and supporting product development groups for ongoing TPM projects. This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ, with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite per week), reporting to the Manager R&D, External Innovation (North America Hair Care & Styling)

Your responsibilities will include:

• TPM initiative tracking & sampling
  • Collate and meticulously track innovation samples received from across the TPM network.
  • Collate feedback and analyze test data from the evaluation process, defining and implementing a clear process for sharing key learnings with PD teams.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive product evaluation plans to rigorously qualify product performance and build a robust innovation pipeline.
• Technical Readiness & Documentation:
  • Support essential materials coding, accurate formula loading, product registration and notifications, thorough freedom to operate (FTO) clearance processes, and ensure comprehensive product compliance.
  • Drive and own the development and meticulous maintenance of NA TPM Technical Readiness documentation, including raw material (RM) coding, formula construction (FC) creation, and stability data etc
  • Support formula building and other technical readiness activities, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition of critical information from TPM partners to Wella and ultimately to the PD team.
  • Support the ongoing maintenance and compliance of active care and styling products within our portfolio that are manufactured within the TPM network.
• Become the Prestige hair care & styling Wella R&D system expert and super user, providing critical support and training to PD teams.
• Provide feedback on how to improve process and systems for agility and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS & DRIVERS

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in biology/biotech, chemistry, cosmetic or natural sciences.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in personal care product development, ideally in Hair Care & Styling or Skin.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical deliverables & new product ideas.
• Strong communication skills and capable of working with multifunctional groups to move project forward.
• A passion for Beauty. In touch with trends & technology in the beauty industry.
• Communication and presentation skills for verbal and written communication (in English) of ideas, technical rationales, risks, issues and recommendations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Open to travel regionally when needed (expected ~5-10%)

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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