R&D Project Specialist, Kylie Cosmetics
About The Position
The R&D Project Specialist position at Coty offers global impact, collaborative innovation, and a diverse, inclusive culture. This role provides unique exposure to prestige color cosmetics development and direct influence within a world-renowned beauty company. The ideal candidate will 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. This includes overseeing formula development, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance, while supporting claims substantiation and technical reporting throughout the product development lifecycle. Working for Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The team consists of R&D Project Specialists working closely with departments such as Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, Initiative Leaders & CTI and RAPIC, all 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
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and disability insurance
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Option to work up to 50% of your month remotely
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
