R&D Project Specialist, Kylie Cosmetics

coty•New York, NY

55d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. The ideal candidate will choose the R&D Project Specialist position at Coty for its global impact, collaborative innovation, and diverse, inclusive culture.This role offers unique exposure to prestige color cosmetics development and direct influence within a world-renowned beauty company. As our R&D Project Specialist you are responsible for manage R&D project development with TPM. Manage R&D project development for Prestige Color cosmetics by coordinating cross-functional teams and Third Party Manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of compliant, high-quality formulas. Oversee formula development, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance, while supporting claims substantiation and technical reporting throughout the product development lifecycle. Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined. The team consists of R&D Project Specialists working closely together with several departments such as Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, Initiative Leaders & CTI and RAPIC. All your colleagues are passionate about beauty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in formulation development (bench or TPM)
Organizational and Project Management skills
Strong Problem-Solving ability.
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Consumer and market driven focused on Color and / or Skincare.
Strong Intrapersonal skills
Prestige/luxury brand experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage R&D projects in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, Product Development, Initiative Leaders & support functions)
Ensure close technical follow up with Third Party Manufacturers (co-design formulas, initiate discussions, and guide TPMs towards Coty standards)
Ensure quality design by defining formula specifications and initiate deviation and derogation reports when needed
Follow up on test progression and result collection from TPMs, request internal testing (microbiology, safety, efficacy)
Coordinate claims testing plan and ensure with RAPIC that test results will be delivered OTIF for claims support