Product Research Lead - Cetaphil and Alastin

Galderma • Carlsbad, NM

27d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact. Job Summary Assess and deliver differentiated, scientifically credible, consumer relevant technologies, enabling the brands to stay competitive in a fast-moving landscape. The role sits at the intersection of science, consumer insights and brand strategy, transforming technologies and trends into sustainable, high-performing products - Proactive influence and engagement to shape/develop and implement innovation strategy and pipeline to fuel business growth. - R&D lead for innovation, driving the development of brand and platform innovation initiatives, and ensuring their successful implementation into product development projects. - Develop science-based and consumer-centric pipeline of innovative technologies and products for our multigenerational platforms. - Ensure alignment of innovation master plan by brand/category

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or related field required, or equivalent education and directly related years of experience.
• More than 5 years experience within cosmetics or OTC skincare franchise and products development in an international company (having formulation or products research experience will be preferred).
• Proven track record of designing, developing and launching innovative cosmetics or OTC products in a FMCG/FMCH international company
• Good understanding of the cosmetic environment, Strong consumer mindset, Solid technical formulation skills
• Ability to work within multi-functional teams, capacity to manage projects and coordinate teams in complex environments, capacity to challenge and influence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels within the organization, strong technical writing capability
• Proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• UPSTREAM INNOVATION: Build a knowledge base and opportunity landscape to fuel and inspire future innovations. Identify, assess and drive forward key innovation opportunities, leveraging consumer, technological and scientific insights, competitor watch, and integrating markets insights Participate to Due Diligence on licensing and Business Development opportunities when applicable
• PROJECTS IDEATION: Partner with Global Marketing and regions to make competitive assessments and develop the Innovation Briefs. Generate and refine innovative product through scientific, technology, positioning/claims and formulation concepts
• PROJECTS EXECUTION: At Feasibility and Development stages, determine whether the concept is technically, scientifically and regulatory feasible. Support the development and qualification of the product to answer the brief Drive the scientific concepts, technologies / hero ingredients and claims strategy at project level in close collaboration with marketing, regulatory, safety, product development, procurement and operations. Lead and coordinate the product evaluation & sensorial testing to support lead choice validation. Drive the consumers' acceptance qualification to ensure products meet consumer expectations and market needs. Support product claims and artwork development (claims, usage instructions)
• PRODUCTS LAUNCH: Support the marketing and medical teams for the scientific communication (claims, communication supports, HCP's toolkits, videos, trainings to lead markets, FAQs...)
• Represent R&D team at platform and projects level for stage gate governance in the Brand Committee and Portfolio Committee meetings

Benefits

• We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees