Product Development Manager
Lead end-to-end development and improvement of cosmetic and personal care products, from initial concept through commercialization and launch. Work with manufacturers, laboratories, suppliers, and internal teams in Israel and internationally.
Responsabilidades
- Lead development of new products and improvement of existing products in line with brand strategy and business objectives.
- Translate marketing concepts and business needs into product briefs, including ingredients, formulations, textures, fragrances, and packaging.
- Manage development with manufacturers, laboratories, and suppliers; prepare briefs, review samples, and oversee revisions.
- Oversee product testing and validation, including stability, formula-packaging compatibility, quality, and performance.
- Maintain product documentation, including costing, technical specifications, compositions, usage instructions, and product information files.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Design, Procurement, Quality, and Regulatory teams and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Requisitos
- Required: experience in product development within the cosmetics industry, in a commercial company or manufacturing facility.
- Experience managing product development from concept to launch.
- Strong knowledge of cosmetic formulations, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with manufacturers, laboratories, and suppliers in Israel and internationally.
- Practical understanding of cosmetic packaging and formulation compatibility.
- Familiarity with product testing, regulatory requirements, and professional documentation.
- Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills; able to make decisions and solve problems independently.
- Creative and commercially minded, with analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- High level of written and spoken English.