Mgr - Product Development

Job Title: Manager, New Product Development, La Roche Posay

Division : L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division

Location: New York, New York

Divisional Overview:

In the L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty division, we make a difference in the lives of millions of consumers by improving the health and beauty of their skin. Our brands (CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, La Roche Posay, Vichy, and SkinBetter Science) lead the way in skin care innovation, offering safe and effective products and services that deliver on their promises. We invest heavily in research and development, and co-create our products with health professionals, scientists, and the 90,000 dermatologists we serve around the world. We also design connected beauty experiences, harnessing intelligent technologies to empower people to take control of their skin health.

Our mission is to make a positive impact on people's lives. We are driven by human values of trust, respect, and authenticity. Our teams work in a dynamic, supportive environment and on meaningful projects that are changing the future of medical beauty. If you want to lead in innovation, technology, and research, and you care about collaborating with passionate colleagues, serving communities, and acting for the planet, please join us!

Who we are looking for:

La Roche Posay is seeking a Manager to join the NPD/US DMI Hub Team.

The Manager will support the Assistant Vice President and play a key role in La Roche Posay’s US product launches. We are looking for a candidate with experience in product development and/or marketing who can support several product categories including suncare, acne, wound healing, body moisturizers/washes, facial moisturizers, anti-aging, and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will also be driven, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The position will be responsible for developing and managing US/Global product development and for new skincare launches and renovations. The position will have overall responsibility for formula development, concept development while liaising with US Marketing team and International DMI team to drive strategy and execute launch plan.

• Build consumer and medical insights, concept, and name development, launch timeline execution, package development, market research plan, product claims, legal trademark process, cost-of-goods and launch pricing management.

• Define new product development launches , create new concepts, and supervise and manage the entire development process ensuring timeline/deadlines/product availability delivery dates are on time.
• Work closely with clinical/scientific director linking new launches with clinical testing to influence and drive consumer claims/communication in addition to medical communication.
• Conduct market research to decode consumer insights, identify trends and propose concepts and new product opportunities including analyzing challenges and risks,
• Manage COG’s, Gross Margin, pricing for new product launches
• Manage volume/initial forecast meet pipeline growth targets
• Create/manage new product briefs for new product launches.
• Continual analysis of competitive market/landscape including new product launches.
• Work closely with DMI to ensure strategic alignment while advocating for US
• Work closely with US Marketing to help influence impactful launch materials
• Manage artwork process (TAG) collaborating closely with Creative team and Master Design team.
• Work with Creative on package development. Ensure that Creative is aware of all copy/package direction, providing components, working copy, etc. Review all copy submissions. Ensure that mechanicals are accurate for content and are released on time. Monitor accuracy of final copy/art mechanicals.
• Attend key conference symposiums to gain understanding and insights of aesthetic market.
• Attend and present Dermatologist Advisory Boards to gain insights and feedback.

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA. Must have at least 3-5 years of Industry related marketing work experience (consumer package goods or beauty)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint.
• Previous development and/or launch management skills
• Successfully launched and managed a new product or renovation through its entire life cycle
• Experience working with R&D on a new product or renovation
• Skincare experience is a plus
• Proven multi-project / team-oriented managerial skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritization, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with team-oriented managerial skills; manages complexity with reasoning from multiple perspectives and makes decisions
• Demonstrated strong collaborative skills, experience with multi-disciplinary co-creation projects
• Proactive, ability to self-manage projects, ability to overcome obstacles independently.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrates L’Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achiever, and Innovator.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

Salary Range: $98200-$137500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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