DescriptionThe Assistant Manager, Global Product Development supports the development and execution of innovative beauty products from concept through launch. This role partners closely with Marketing, Packaging, Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and external vendors to help bring new products to market while ensuring timelines, quality standards, and business objectives are met.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about beauty innovation. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and have a strong eye for product, trends, and execution.
Key Responsibilities - Product Development Support
- Support the end-to-end product development process across multiple product categories.
- Manage project timelines, critical paths, and key deliverables to ensure timely execution.
- Coordinate formula submissions, product evaluations, shade reviews, testing, and approval processes.
- Maintain project documentation, product specifications, and development records.
- Assist with sample management, tracking, and distribution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing, Packaging Development, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations to support product launches.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams and external vendors, laboratories, and manufacturers.
- Assist in preparing development updates and materials for milestone meetings.
Innovation & Market Research - Conduct competitive benchmarking and monitor emerging beauty trends, ingredient technologies, and consumer insights.
- Support concept ideation by identifying whitespace opportunities and translating trends into compelling product ideas.
- Stay current on industry innovations, retail landscape, and competitive launches to inspire future development.
Project Management - Track project milestones and proactively escalate risks or delays.
- Support commercialization activities to ensure products are launch-ready.
- Assist with launch readiness reviews and cross-functional coordination.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Business, or related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in Product Development, Product Marketing, or a related beauty industry function.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred - Beauty, skincare, or cosmetics industry experience.
- Experience working with product development timelines and launch processes.
- Knowledge of cosmetic formulations and manufacturing processes.
Key Competencies - Attention to Detail
- Organization & Planning
- Project Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Consumer & Trend Awareness
- Adaptability
- Results Orientation
Success Measures- Consistent delivery of project milestones on schedule.
- Accurate and organized project documentation.
- Strong cross-functional partnerships and communication.
- Successful execution of product launches.
- Meaningful contributions to innovation, process improvements, and future product opportunities.
Pay Range:The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$75,350.00 to $106,900.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
