BA degree required; 3-5 years of marketing experience in consumer packaged goods or beauty.
Proven track record of successfully launching and managing multiple new products.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with a focus on execution.
Experience collaborating with R&D on product development or renovations.
Skincare experience is advantageous.
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong collaborative skills in multi-disciplinary projects.
Responsibilities
Lead formula and concept development for new product launches.
Identify global consumer and ingredient trends to inform product strategies.
Collaborate with marketing and DMI teams for successful product launches.
Foster relationships with US Marketing and Global DMI for strategic alignment.
Generate innovative product ideas tailored to consumer and medical needs.
Develop and implement comprehensive new product strategies.
Conduct market research to identify trends and new product opportunities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a leading brand in the dermatological beauty sector.
Engagement in innovative product development and marketing strategies.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across global markets.
Exposure to the latest trends in skincare and consumer insights.
Participation in key industry conferences and advisory boards.
Full Job Description
Job Title:Manager, New Product Development, La Roche Posay Division: L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division Location:New York, New York
Who we are looking for:
La Roche Posay is seeking a Manager to join the NPD Team.
The Manager will play a key role in La Roche Posay's US and Global product launches and categories leading long-term development aligning with brand strategy and needs. We are looking for a candidate with experience in new product development and/or marketing who can support several product categories including suncare, acne, wound healing, body moisturizers/washes, facial moisturizers, anti-aging, and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will also be driven, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
As a Manager of NPD for La Roche Posay, you will:
Lead for formula development, concept development, initiating briefs for new projects and collaborate with partners across Research & Innovation, Claims, Artwork/Color/Packaging, and Ops Development teams ensuring seamless execution from ideation to production in a timely manner.
Identify consumer, medical and technology/ingredient trends globally and US to inform and inspire product development strategies.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional team including marketing and DMI to creative and deliver success product launches.
Foster strong relationships with the US Marketing team and Global DMI team to ensure alignment and synergy in strategy and marketing efforts.
Generate innovative and revolutionary product ideas and concepts tailored to the LRP for both consumer and medical.
Develop and implement new product strategies, including positioning, formulation, packaging and pricing.
Build consumer and medical insights, concept, and name development, launch timeline execution, package development, market research plan, product claims, legal trademark process, cost-of-goods and launch pricing management.
Work closely with clinical/scientific director linking new launches with clinical testing to influence and drive consumer claims/communication in addition to medical communication.
Conduct market research to decode consumer insights, identify trends and propose concepts and new product opportunities including analyzing challenges and risks,
Manage COG's, Gross Margin, pricing for new product launches.
Create/manage new product briefs for new product launches.
Continual analysis of competitive market/landscape including new product launches.
Work closely with DMI to ensure strategic alignment while advocating for US.
Work closely with US Marketing to help influence impactful launch materials.
Manage artwork process (TAG) collaborating closely with Creative team and Master Design team.
Work with Creative on package development. Ensure that Creative is aware of all copy/package direction, providing components, working copy, etc. Review all copy submissions. Ensure that mechanicals are accurate for content and are released on time. Monitor accuracy of final copy/art mechanicals.
Attend key conference symposiums to gain understanding and insights of aesthetic market.
Attend and present Dermatologist Advisory Boards to gain insights and feedback.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: • BA. Must have at least 3-5 years of Industry related marketing work experience (consumer package goods or beauty) Skills: Previous development and strong launch management skills
Successfully launched and managed multiple new product launches through entire life cycle
Strong execution, leadership, and consensus-building/decision-making skills.
Experience working with R&D on a new product or renovation.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritization, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with team-oriented managerial skills; manages complexity with reasoning from multiple perspectives and makes decisions.
Demonstrated strong collaborative skills, experience with multi-disciplinary co-creation projects.
Proactive, ability to self-manage projects, ability to overcome obstacles independently.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills (written and oral).
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint.
Open to periodic travel
Demonstrates L'Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achiever, and Innovator.
About L'Oreal
L'Oreal is a French personal care company that specializes in cosmetics and beauty products. The company was founded in 1909 by Eugène Schueller and is headquartered in Clichy, France. L'Oreal is the world's largest cosmetics company and operates in over 150 countries. The company's products include makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products. L'Oreal is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the sustainability of its products. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
