Product Research Lead

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Integrate scientific expertise, consumer insights, and business strategy to translate emerging opportunities into commercially successful, sustainable product innovations. - Define and drive the innovation strategy and long-term technology pipeline in alignment with brand priorities and business growth objectives. - R&D lead for innovation initiatives, overseeing the translation of strategic and scientific concepts into successful product development projects. - Establish and cultivate a pipeline of differentiated, science-based technologies and consumer-centric product concepts across multiple innovation platforms. - Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of innovation roadmaps, technology platforms, and portfolio priorities across brands and categories. - Evaluate emerging scientific advances, technologies, and consumer trends to identify new opportunities that enhance competitive advantage and support long-term portfolio growth. - Foster strategic collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, and external partners to accelerate innovation and enable effective execution. Scope: Global Duties and Responsibilities UPSTREAM INNOVATION Build a knowledge base and innovation opportunity pipeline to inspire future product development, leveraging advances in skin biology, biological mechanisms, consumer science, technology, and emerging scientific research. Identify, evaluate, and advance innovation opportunities by integrating biological and scientific insights, consumer needs, technological developments, competitive intelligence, and market trends. Translate emerging biological science, mechanisms of action, and scientific discoveries into potential innovation opportunities, technology platforms, hero ingredients, and differentiated product concepts. Support due diligence activities for licensing and Business Development opportunities, as required. IDEATION and INNOVATION DESIGN Partner with Global Marketing and regional teams to conduct competitive assessments, shape innovation briefs, and develop differentiated product concepts through scientific, technological, formulation, and positioning/claims strategies. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Assess the technical, scientific, and regulatory feasibility of concepts during the feasibility and development phases. Drive the development of scientific concepts, technology platforms, hero ingredients, and claims strategy in partnership with Marketing, Regulatory, Safety, Product Development, Procurement, and Operations. Lead product evaluation, sensory assessments, and consumer validation to support formulation selection and ensure products meet consumer expectations. Support the development of product claims, usage instructions, and packaging artwork. PRODUCT LAUNCH EXECUTION Provide scientific support to Marketing and Medical Affairs through the development of claims, communication materials, HCP toolkits, training resources, videos, and FAQs. Represent the R&D function in Brand and Portfolio Committee meetings, providing leadership and technical input to support stage-gate governance for innovation platforms and product development projects. Key Relationships (internal and external): Within Cx R&D : Regulatory, Safety, Scientific Engagement and Clinical Development, Portfolio/Project Management With Group functions: Global Product Strategy brand franchise marketing, Global Product Operations, Global Product Science (Product Development) With Cx RBU: All regions and key markets External : Consumer Research/Trend agencies, Advertising/Media agencies, Strategic suppliers/fragrance houses, CDMOs Education and Training Work Experience Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Biology, or related field). Proficiency in English * 7-10 years of experience in R&D, innovation, or new product development within the cosmetics, dermatology, skincare, OTC, or FMCG industry, preferably in a global organization. * Demonstrated success in developing and launching innovative consumer products from concept through commercialization. * Strong knowledge of cosmetic science, skincare technologies, formulation development, and product performance evaluation. * Experience in skin science and active ingredient evaluation, including the application and interpretation of in vitro studies to support product innovation and claims development. * Experience in consumer research and sensory evaluation, with the ability to translate consumer insights into differentiated product innovations. * Solid technical knowledge of formulation development and product evaluation, with the ability to assess technical feasibility and product performance. * Strong commercial awareness with a consumer-centric mindset and a good understanding of market trends and competitive landscapes. * Excellent cross-functional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills within a global matrix environment. * Proven ability to manage multiple innovation projects, prioritize effectively, and influence decision-making across functions. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and produce clear, high-quality technical documentation. Other Qualities (Technical competencies can also be described here) * Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills, with excellent written and spoken English. * Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results with minimal supervision. * Results-driven with a proactive, hands-on approach and a strong focus on execution. * Agile mindset with the flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. * Resilient under pressure, with the ability to effectively manage changing priorities and business needs. * Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems with sound judgment and pragmatic decision-making. * Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvement.- * High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism, supported by a strong work ethic. Expected Behaviors Depending on the role (individual contributor or manager), describe the “Expected Behavior” as follows: - what are the 2 behaviors for each Success Driver that will make a difference in the role? - who are the stakeholders (collaboration/accountability) that are critical for success in the role? Leadership and Collaboration Global Head of Innovation, Cx and GPS Franchise Head