Product Development Manager
1 week ago
Product Development Manager Responsibilities include:
Drive the end-to-end product development process, including innovation concept development, brief development, benchmark identification, formula evaluations and documentation, and launch production.
Formula Development (Innovation & Renovation):
Partner with Brand Team on Innovation strategy and pipeline development.
Curate competitive and trend analysis for new product/collection launches to inform potential new product launches/white space opportunities.
Write new product concepts with clear benefits, reasons to believe, and claims.
Translate brand objectives into clear product briefs for contract manufacturer and manages the development of process to ensure alignment with brand vision and consumer needs.
Work directly with contract manufacturer R&D teams and provides technical expertise in formulation throughout process, leveraging a strong knowledge base of hair biology.
Performance Assessment:
Evaluates submissions with a focus on product performance & quality.
Assess packaging functionality in conjunction with formula to ensure compatibility and maximum performance.
Claims Validation:
~ Support all Consumer and Analytical Claims testing initiatives inclusive of budget tracking in collaboration with the Brand teams.
Project Management:
Manage the day-to-day communication and activities between Brand, Operations, Reg Compliance & Quality, and Contract Manufacturers and executes activities based on priorities set by Manager, driving tasks to completion and escalating any potential issues with the goal of delivering all projects on time and in full.
Strong partnership with Operations teams to procure all sampling needs for various development milestones such as internal testing, large scale consumer testing, early launch needs, etc.
Support approval process and resolution of pending items to ensure smooth process from development to commercialization.
Conduct hands-on product testing, including performance evaluation of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products.
Assess products on different hair types and textures, focusing on performance such benefits as moisture, repair, smoothness, and shine ect.
Provide record detailed feedback on product feel, efficacy, and user experience .
Utilize advanced hairstyling and treatment techniques to replicate consumer use scenarios and evaluate results.
Perform salon-style demonstrations to test products under realistic conditions and provide recommendations for improvement.
Partner with formulators to refine product performance, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and consumer expectations.
Collaborate with marketing and regulatory teams to ensure product claims are substantiated and resonate with the target audience.
Maintain detailed records of product testing, including visual documentation and feedback forms.
Track and organize product stability and compatibility testing results in collaboration with the technical team.
BS/BA or advanced degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field; additional certifications or training in cosmetic formulation is a plus.
~7+ years 'experience in product development Haircare.
~ Licenses in Professional Hairstyling and Trichology is a plus.
~ Understanding of fragrance including compatibility with formulations, stability testing, and experience working with fragrance houses is a plus.
~ Strong project management skills.
~ High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint..
~ Hybrid Office: Able to work in office at least 3 days/week.
MAV Beauty Canada is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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