Senior Project Manager, Product Development

Remedy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Science seeks a Senior Project Manager, Product Development to lead the full skincare product lifecycle from concept to commercialization. You will drive formulation, packaging, testing, and regulatory readiness, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure brand quality and consumer relevance.

This role requires strong vendor management, project leadership, and ability to translate founder vision into commercially viable products for a fast-growing, creator-led beauty brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8+ years in product development, project management, or innovation within skincare/beauty/CPG.
• Proven experience managing third-party/contract manufacturers and external labs.
• Strong end-to-end skincare product development experience from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end skincare product development from concept to DTC/retail launch.
• Coordinate formulation, packaging development, claims/testing, and regulatory readiness (EU/UK).
• Own project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional execution across internal and external partners.
• Manage manufacturing readiness and launch timing with third-party manufacturers, testing labs, regulatory consultants, and packaging vendors.
• Build and drive launch calendars, critical paths, and milestone tracking for multiple products.

Skills

Years of experience 5–8+

Contract manufacturers management

End-to-end skincare product dev

Launch timelines

Vendor & partner coordination

Skincare development timelines

PM skills and follow-through

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Remedy Science was founded by Dr. Muneeb Shah, a board-certified dermatologist who built the brand out of an obsession with the problems he sees in the clinic every day. That same obsession has earned him 20M+ social media followers and made him one of the most trusted voices in skin health. Every Remedy formula starts with a real patient need and the conviction that we can solve it better.

Today Remedy is an omni-channel brand: DTC, TikTok Shop, Amazon, and full chain distribution at Target. Core to our mission is that seriously effective, dermatologist-proven results should be accessible. That means showing up everywhere our customers already shop.

Remedy is backed by some of the leading consumer investors in the world, including L Catterton, Norwest Venture Partners and Sonoma Brands.

Position Overview

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven Senior Project Manager, Product Development to lead the end-to-end A to Z development and launch of innovative skincare products for a fast-growing, dermatologist-founded, creator-led beauty brand.

This role will own the full product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization, including formulation development, packaging development, claims/testing coordination, regulatory readiness (including EU/UK markets), launch timing, and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate has deep experience in beauty, skincare, haircare, cosmetics, or personal care, and has successfully managed products through third-party manufacturing partners, contract labs, packaging vendors, testing houses, and external consultants.

This person will serve as the central hub across all internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects move forward on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of brand quality, scientific integrity, consumer relevance, and operational readiness.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong project leadership, vendor management, communication skills, risk mitigation, and the ability to translate a founder/creator vision into commercially viable products.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Product Development Project Management Ownership

Lead and manage the complete skincare product development process from initial concept through DTC/retail/consumer launch, including:

• Product ideation and brief development
• Formula development and iteration
• Packaging development and sourcing including custom molds, primary, secondary, merch, retail displays/fixtures and Influencer/PR boxes
• Stability, compatibility, safety, efficacy, and claims testing
• Artwork and labeling coordination including PPS, custom molds, copywriting, etc.
• Manufacturing readiness and production timelines
• Launch planning handoff to internal teams
• 3rd party vendor management, communication and sourcing
• Be the liaison with Supply Chain for all launch PO issuing for on-time delivery

Serve as the project owner and timeline driver for all new product launches, line extensions, reformulations, limited editions, PR/Influencer kits, EU/UK regulatory, retail displays/fixtures, bundles, kits, and packaging updates.

Build and maintain detailed critical paths and launch calendars for each product and ensure all milestones are met.

• Coordinating packaging prototypes, dielines, and component approvals
• Managing artwork handoff, print proofing, and packaging revision control
• Identifying risks related to lead times, defects, supply chain delays, or component failures

Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact across all external development partners.

This includes managing relationships and communication with:

• Contract manufacturers / third-party manufacturers
• Testing labs
• Regulatory consultants
• Quality / compliance partners
• Freelance technical consultants (if applicable)

Responsibilities include:

• Running regular check-ins and status meetings with external partners
• Ensuring all vendors are aligned to project milestones, expectations, and deliverables
• Holding partners accountable for timelines, quality, responsiveness, and execution
• Consolidating and communicating feedback clearly and efficiently
• Managing approvals and follow-ups across multiple workstreams
• Troubleshooting vendor issues and escalating where necessary
• Building strong, productive relationships while maintaining urgency and accountability

Manufacturing Readiness & Commercialization

Partner with manufacturers and internal stakeholders to ensure products are ready for production and launch.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing commercialization timelines and launch readiness checkpoints
• Coordinating final approvals for:
• Packaging lock
• Testing completion
• Regulatory sign-off
• Purchase order / production handoff support
• Supporting first production readiness and troubleshooting pre-launch issues
• Identifying gaps that could delay launch and proactively resolving them
• Coordinating with operations / supply chain on production timing, inventory readiness, and launch dependencies

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

Act as the connective tissue across all internal functions to keep product launches aligned and on track.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading weekly or biweekly cross-functional launch/timeline meetings
• Communicating project status, blockers, risks, and next steps
• Ensuring all teams are informed of development changes that impact launch timing or deliverables
• Maintaining visibility across all open projects and launch timelines
• Translating technical product development updates into clear business-facing communication

Timeline, Workflow, and Process Management

Build structure and rigor into the product development process.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining:
• Milestone trackers
• Sample trackers
• Approval logs
• Testing trackers
• Packaging trackers
• Launch calendars
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritization
• Proactively identifying bottlenecks, dependencies, and launch risks
• Developing and improving SOPs and internal processes for product development
• Creating more efficient systems for communication, approvals, and documentation

Documentation, Compliance Support & Product File Management

Own product development documentation and ensure all project records are accurate, organized, and accessible.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is both strategic and executional — someone who can see the full picture while also driving every detail to completion.

The ideal candidate is:

• Exceptionally organized and deadline-driven
• Calm under pressure and highly solution-oriented
• Comfortable managing many moving parts at once
• Strong in both technical product development and polished external communication
• Able to work effectively with founders, creatives, technical partners, and operators
• Highly accountable and proactive
• Passionate about skincare, science-backed beauty, and consumer product excellence
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, creator-led brand environment

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in product development, project management, or innovation within skincare, beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or CPG
• Proven experience managing third-party / contract manufacturing relationships
• Strong experience with end-to-end skincare product development
• Hands-on experience managing:
• Launch timelines
• Experience coordinating external vendors and technical partners
• Strong understanding of skincare product development timelines, dependencies, and commercialization processes
• Excellent project management, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a founder-led, influencer-led, or emerging beauty brand
• Experience working with dermatologist-founded, clinical, or science-led skincare brands
• Experience in DTC / mass retail beauty environments
• Knowledge of packaging compatibility and skincare-specific component challenges