Skincare Product Innovation Lead (R&D)

Galderma; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Galderma in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Product Research & Innovation Lead for Alastin, combining science, consumer insight, and brand strategy to deliver differentiated skincare technologies. You will guide the innovation pipeline, supervise science-based concepts, collaborate with regulatory and marketing, and drive product claims substantiation while ensuring global compliance.

This role offers substantial scope to shape portfolio growth and requires strong leadership, scientific rigor, and global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science.
• 5–8 years of product innovation or R&D experience in skincare.
• Strong knowledge of skin biology and ingredient tech.
• Experience translating science into consumer benefits.
• Proven ability to lead across functions and regions.
• Familiarity with regulatory substantiation and claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead upstream innovation by identifying opportunities from insights and trends.
• Drive ideation with Marketing and regional teams to develop briefs.
• Assess feasibility and support development from concept to launch.
• Develop claims strategies and scientific dossiers with cross-functional partners.
• Lead testing, validation, and market readiness activities.
• Present governance reviews at platform and project levels.

Skills

Skin biology

Ingredient technologies

Clinical evaluation

Scientific communication

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Biology degree

Cosmetic Science degree

Pharmaceutical Sciences degree

Job description

Galderma in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Product Research & Innovation Lead for Alastin, combining science, consumer insight, and brand strategy to deliver differentiated skincare technologies. You will guide the innovation pipeline, supervise science-based concepts, collaborate with regulatory and marketing, and drive product claims substantiation while ensuring global compliance.

This role offers substantial scope to shape portfolio growth and requires strong leadership, scientific rigor, and global