Associate Director, Global Education Strategy & Content

Murad•El Segundo, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Murad is seeking an Associate Director, Global Education Strategy & Content to lead global education strategy, curriculum architecture and scientific content. The role translates skin science, clinical evidence and product information into accurate, engaging education for different markets and channels. It combines skincare science expertise, global curriculum leadership and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The position leads the annual education roadmap and learning pathways; develops and approves global master content; and owns education strategy and materials for product launches and brand initiatives. It sets education standards, terminology, brand voice and content governance, and partners with scientific, regulatory, legal, marketing and commercial teams to ensure accuracy, claims compliance and effective activation. The role also manages and develops the Education Manager, guides regional educators and external partners, and measures education adoption, knowledge, confidence and commercial impact. The role is hybrid, with in-office expectations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Murad’s El Segundo office. The anticipated annual base salary is $130,000–$145,000, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus and Murad’s comprehensive benefits package. Compensation depends on experience, skills, qualifications, location and internal equity.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience in skincare, beauty, aesthetics, wellness education, training or scientific content development.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in education, cosmetic science, biological science, health science, aesthetics, instructional design or a related field.
Demonstrated experience designing global curricula, product-launch education and scientific or clinical content.
3+ years leading people, major cross-functional programs or education initiatives; strong coaching and stakeholder influence.
Ability to collaborate across scientific, regulatory, marketing and commercial functions and global markets.
Strong strategic planning, editorial writing, facilitation and prioritization skills.
Ability to interpret clinical research, simplify complex skin science and understand cosmetic claims requirements.
Experience adapting education for multiple markets, audiences and delivery channels.
Current licensed esthetician credential required.
Strong platform skills and presentation abilities.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.

Nice To Haves

Advanced qualification in cosmetic science, dermatological science, aesthetics, adult education or instructional design.
Professional skincare, dermatology or aesthetics brand experience.
Experience with global train-the-trainer programs, digital learning and education effectiveness measurement.

Responsibilities

Lead global education strategy, curriculum architecture, learning pathways and the annual education roadmap.
Translate skin science, ingredient technology and clinical research into clear, compliant, audience-specific education.
Develop and approve global master content, including presentations, facilitator guides, digital modules, scripts and assessments.
Own education strategy and materials for global product launches and brand initiatives.
Set education standards, terminology, brand voice and content governance across markets and channels.
Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing and Commercial teams on accuracy, claims and activation.
Manage and develop the Education Manager; guide regional educators, facilitators and external education partners.
Set priorities, timelines and resource needs; measure learning adoption, knowledge, confidence and commercial impact.
Organize, create and evaluate content.
Manage budgets and resources effectively.