Senior Product Development Specialist

Phaxis; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Product Specialist to lead New Product Development (NPD) projects. This role involves managing the NPD lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to product strategy. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years in product development within the beauty or consumer packaged goods sector. Bilingual candidates (Korean/English) are preferred. A strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development, NPD, or lifecycle management within beauty or consumer packaged goods.
• Proven track record of supporting or leading product launches from concept through commercialization.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end NPD lifecycle: concept ideation, feasibility, testing, development, validation, launch, and post-launch evaluation.
• Support product lifecycle planning, ensuring overall product portfolio health.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, packaging, and product documentation.

Skills

Product development

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual (Korean/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Packaging, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading beauty brand, is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Product Specialist to help execute and manage the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle. This role offers opportunity to take ownership of NPD projects and contribute to the product pipeline strategy, lifecycle management, and launch execution to ensure sustainable growth. The Product Specialist will partner with cross-functional teams and external vendors/agencies to bring innovative products to market while maintaining the business strategy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, think creatively to solve problems, and eager to take the next step in your product development career this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities – NPD & Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage the end-to-end NPD lifecycle: concept ideation, feasibility, testing, development, validation, launch, and post-launch evaluation.
• Support product lifecycle planning, including phase-ins and phase-outs, ensuring overall product portfolio health.
• Contribute to building the product pipeline, aligning consumer insights, competitive benchmarks, and business needs.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, packaging, and product benefits/claim documentation.
• In-depth competitive analysis and deliver consumer insights into actionable NPD opportunities.

Responsibilities – Cross-Functional Leadership & Vendors

• Partner with marketing, creative, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure project is delivered on timely manner.
• Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers, and agencies to manage quality standards and development process.
• Track project progresses, sample flow, and project milestones across stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate business cases, project updates, and proposals to leadership with clarity and impact.

Responsibilities – Innovation, Problem-Solving & Impact

• Identify consumer-driven opportunities through competitive analysis and trend research.
• Find creative, out-of-the-box solutions to overcome launch or process challenges.
• Prepare presentations and product brief decks to communicate effectively.
• Support building team culture of accountability, ownership, and innovation within the team.

Opportunities

• Gain deep knowledge of the NPD and lifecycle processes.
• Exposure to product pipeline strategy and how consumer insights and competitive research inform launch decisions.
• Managing project trackers, BOM accuracy, sample flow and other documentation process.
• Communicate project updates, influence stakeholders, and showcase problem-solving in fast paced environment.
• Independently lead multiple NPD launches across categories.
• Build reliable processes for lifecycle planning and pipeline management.
• Establish yourself as key driver of cross-functional alignment.
• Be recognized as a solution-driven product leader who contributes directly to business growth and consumer impact.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Packaging, or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, NPD, or lifecycle management within beauty or consumer packaged goods.
• Proven track record of supporting or leading product launches from concept through commercialization.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accountability with BOMs, packaging specs, and product documentation.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills to influence and align stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset: motivated to think creatively and perform agility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools or Photoshop tools.
• Bilingual (Korean/English).