Senior Manager of Product Development, NOYZ

Beach House Group•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOYZ is a fine fragrance house based in Los Angeles, creating unique scents with clean ingredients and innovative formats, rooted in authentic storytelling. Backed by Beach House Group, NOYZ aims to redefine the fragrance category. The Product Development team is small, close-knit, and high-impact. The Senior Manager, Product Development is crucial for driving NOYZ’s fragrance innovation and new product pipeline from concept to launch. This role involves leading the end-to-end development process, including briefing new formulas, managing timelines, relationships with contract manufacturers and suppliers, and overseeing testing and regulatory processes. The individual will partner with leadership to execute the innovation pipeline, translating strategy into successful product launches. This position requires a high degree of independence and leadership within a fast-paced team, suitable for an experienced developer ready to take the lead.

Requirements

6–8+ years in product development at a beauty, fragrance, or skincare company, with multiple launches owned end to end.
Well-rounded product development experience across categories (fragrance, skincare, body care and beyond).
Hands-on experience developing skincare and body care, including formulation, stability, and testing.
Working knowledge of cosmetic regulations, IFRA standards, and claims substantiation.
Strong existing relationships with labs and contract manufacturers.
A ‘No job is too big or too small’ mentality.
Bachelor’s degree.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with fragrance houses and evaluating fragrance across multiple formats.
Color cosmetics experience.
Clean or prestige beauty, indie, or high-growth brand experience.
Experience building PD processes (stage-gates, brief templates) at a scaling company.

Responsibilities

Support new formula and packaging initiatives in collaboration with leadership and the team.
Drive fragrance innovation and new launches through all stages: brief, sourcing, formulation, testing, packaging, and commercialization.
Partner with the Head of Product Development on the innovation roadmap, category strategy, and launch calendar.
Organize submissions, timelines, and feedback rounds.
Collaborate with Project Management on NPD meetings and pipeline reporting, including agenda setting, cross-functional alignment, and progress recaps.
Track competitive launches, ingredient and scent trends, and identify new product and category opportunities.
Lead contract manufacturers, labs, and component suppliers on formulation, stability, compatibility, and scale-up.
Manage safety, clinical, and consumer testing, identifying risks early to protect launch schedules.
Partner on claims substantiation, ingredient compliance, and regulatory submissions with third-party compliance partners.
Lead packaging development from initial brief through final approval, collaborating with the Head of Product Development on new packaging concepts.
Work with component suppliers on development, sampling, decoration, and production readiness.
Manage packaging compatibility and transit testing alongside formula testing.
Support the artwork and proofing process with Creative, ensuring final files meet specifications, brand standards, and compliance requirements.
Manage and maintain timelines across multiple concurrent projects, proactively problem-solving to keep launches on track.
Request, file, and maintain all supplier and component quotes, assisting in building COGS and tracking pricing.