Job description
Client Overview:
Our client is a skincare brand that specializes in producing a wide range of products. Founded by a renowned dermatologist, the company focuses on developing innovative products with scientific research with effective solutions. Their products are sold worldwide, and can be found in various retail locations, spas, and online stores.
Vice President of Research & Development Overview:
As the Vice President R&D you will play a key role as a member of the leadership team reporting into the CEO. This function oversees all related R&D activities, including Product Development, Formulation, Regulatory/Safety, Clinical/Claims testing, and Package innovation. You will provide a critical interface between R&D, Brand Team, Education, Retail, Quality and Supply chain functions. A
Vice President of Research & Development Responsibilities:
- Responsible for setting up, implementing, and executing new product development strategies by providing scientific leadership and technical oversight
- Lead the team to drive projects from initiation to product launch, and improving existing or developing new technologies based on brand needs by following appropriate new product development process
- Provide direction regarding development of long-term technical capabilities required to meet the growth and profitability targets of the business.
- Co-create 3-year innovation calendar with Marketing team that is disruptive and ahead of market trends
- Strategically lead Formulation and Product development teams to create products with modern textures with best in class clinically efficacy and performance
- Develop breakthrough claims with demos and visuals for new launches
- Lead Package modernization plus sustainability initiatives and work closely with cross functional teams to ensure streamlined launches
- Plan yearly department budget with the finance team and provide direction regarding research program targets, spending, risk mitigation, development milestones and review of results against project requirements
- Present at retail channel meetings, National and International sales team meetings, Education/PR events and at leadership meetings
- Responsible for building, strengthening, and maintaining an external network with 3rd party manufacturers, suppliers, KOLs, academic universities and institutes for potential collaboration opportunities
- Recruit, manage, motivate, and develop staff plus actively engage in diversity and talent development
- Identify future human capability/resource needs (technical skills and knowledge gaps); hire appropriate personnel and develop (or access) core technologies and knowledge fundamental to success
Vice President of Research & Development Requirements:
- An advanced degree in the sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent) and 15+ years related experience
- Experience in leading cosmetic and OTC skin care R&D and/or Product Development
- Experience in prestige skin care brands is a big plus
- Proven track record of successfully leading a R&D and/or Product Development group
- Experience in domestic China product registration preferred
- Strong understanding and experience of the requirements with domestic product registration, inclusive of ingredient compliance, claim substantiation/support, regulatory and product testing requirements
- Outstanding motivational and presentation skills
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills are required
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required in addition to excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt effectively to rapidly changing organization issues, structures, and dynamics
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