New Product Development Specialist
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The NPD Specialist leads end‑to‑end new product development for skincare, guiding concepts from ideation through market launch while collaborating with R&D, marketing, regulatory, supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure high‑quality, effective, compliant products.
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As a NPD Specialist, you will lead the end-to-end journey of new product development — from concept ideation to market launch. You will collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, regulatory, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality, effective, and compliant skincare products. .Key Responsibilities
- Product Conceptualisation - Develop and refine innovative skincare product concepts based on market trends, consumer insights, and brand strategy.
- Project Management - Own and drive the NPD lifecycle, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with different teams including packaging, procurement, regulatory, marketing, and operations teams to take products from concept to shelf.
- Ingredient & Formulation Development - Identify key actives, evaluate prototypes, and refine formulations for performance, stability, and safety. Coordinate with derma-focused manufacturers and vendors.
- Consumer Testing & Validation - Oversee sensory testing, trials, and consumer feedback loops to validate product-market fit.
- Regulatory & Compliance - Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (BIS, FDA, EU, etc.), including claims, labelling, and documentation.
- Budget & Resource Management - Monitor NPD budgets and manage resources efficiently.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in NPD within skincare / personal care / cosmeceuticals
- Proven track record of successfully launching skincare products
- Strong understanding of formulation science and regulatory compliance
- Experience working with manufacturers in the derma space (preferred)
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong awareness of beauty industry trends and ingredient innovation
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