Job Responsibilities
- Analyse industrial trends, market data and customer insights to derive constructive ideas and information for the purpose of NPD.
- Define product competitive positioning and unique selling proposition (USP).
- New product development (NPD):
- Responsible for entire NPD process; from concept initiation to completion, for both new product and reformulations.
- Take the lead in close collaboration with cross functional teams such as Regulatory, Marketing, Supply chain, Contract manufacturers, R&D and Quality, for seamless on-time delivery of products.
- Source for contract manufacturers and liaise with formulators to develop new product; be the main contact point with these suppliers for NPD/ formulation discussions.
- Review formulas and ingredient/ design statements for new product that is compliant with regulations.
- Familiar with the concept of product challenge test, stability, and compatibility studies.
- Research market prices, create accurate product costing data and propose product pricing.
- New product introduction:
- Conduct product training to regional trainer/marketing team and key leaders of salesforce.
- Post-launch product management:
- Analyse product performance and identify actions required.
- Manage product feedback and propose technically sound customer-centric reply.
- React to necessary corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) raised by Quality.
- Contribute for and implement standard procedures (in compliance with industrial standards and QMS requirements) for any product development and management activities or as assigned.
- Perform other duties and projects as necessary to meet company goals.
Requirements
• Degree in Cosmetic Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development/ management in the cosmetic and skin care industry.
• Bonus if candidates have prior experience with beauty/personal care/medical device.
• Strong interest in marketing of beauty, skin care, personal care and/ or beauty device products.
• Self-starter, good at working well independently with initiatives.
• Resourceful & good business sense.
• Meticulous & detail-oriented.
• Product/ project management skills.
• Planning & organising skills; time management skills.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication & negotiation skills; proficient in English and Chinese - To liaise with Mandarin speaking counterparts
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with people from different cultures and levels, both internally and externally.
• Travelling is expected.
