Product Development Manager

Glamnetic; United States; Hybrid; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Glamnetic seeks a Product Development Manager with a strong formulations background to bridge creative ideation with execution. You will coordinate with R&D, QA, and Regulatory to bring innovative beauty products to market on time and within budget.

You will manage multiple product timelines in collaboration with PD Assistants and cross-functional teams, ensuring vendor coordination and regulatory compliance while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in beauty product development, 1–2 years in formula-heavy categories (skin care, body, or color cosmetics)
• Strong regulatory knowledge (MoCRA, INCI listings, testing protocols)
• Proficiency with project management tools (ClickUp, Monday.com, or Asana)
• Ability to juggle multiple projects across ideation to commercialization
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Innovation & product ideation by identifying trends and market opportunities
• Pitch new product ideas aligned with brand DNA
• Collaborate with R&D to brief formulas and track submissions and testing
• Manage raw materials, pricing models, MOQ, and vendor capabilities
• Lead weekly status meetings and oversee PD Assistant tasks
• Coordinate with R&D, Production, QA, and Packaging partners on formula, pack-out, and costing updates
• Review PO timelines and batch submissions with Operations
• Ensure regulatory documentation across MoCRA and Prop 65 is maintained

Job description

Product Development Manager (Formulation-Focused)

Location: Remote (Hybrid)/ Travel for RD

Reports To: Sr.Director of Product Development

Team Structure: Works closely with R&D, PD Assistants, Creative, Ops, QA, and Regulatory

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and Product Development Manager with a strong background in formulations and beauty industry trends. This role bridges creative ideation with project execution and vendor coordination, ensuring we bring innovative, best-in-class products to market on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovation & Product Ideation: Actively shop Ulta, Sephora, and competitor channels to identify trends, top-selling items, and market white space opportunities.
• Pitch new product ideas with compelling storylines that align with brand DNA (Glamnetic and beyond).
• Assess product feasibility with R&D, supporting concept validation and early-stage COG estimation.
• Formulation & Development: Collaborate with R&D to brief formulas (texture, actives, claims, compliance). Track all formulation submissions, feedback, revisions, and testing.
• Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, pricing models, MOQ implications, and vendor capabilities.
• Project Management: Manage multiple product timelines in ClickUp, aligning PD, Creative, Ops, and Regulatory stakeholders.
• Own the product brief process.
• Assign and oversee tasks for PD Assistant to ensure progress and accountability.
• Lead weekly status meetings to review milestone progress, flag delays, and offer solutions.
• Vendor & Cross-Functional Communication: Act as point person between Glamnetic, R&D, Production, QA, and Packaging partners.
• Own vendor communication on formula, pack-out, and costing updates.
• Partner with Operations to review PO timelines and batch submissions for seamless execution.
• Regulatory & QA Support: Ensure full documentation is tracked for all regulatory bodies (MoCRA, Prop 65, international compliance).
• Partner with QA on formula safety, batch records, and manufacturer audits.
• Maintain digital filing systems with complete, up-to-date records for all projects.
• Leadership & Reporting: Submit OKRs.
• Approve POs, PPS, and batch release submissions in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in beauty product development (with at least 1–2 years in formula-heavy categories like skincare, body, or color cosmetics).
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements (MoCRA, INCI listings, testing protocols).
• Proficiency in project management tools like ClickUp, Monday.com, or Asana.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in different stages (ideation through commercialization).
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.