$88,000-118,000
Farmacy Beauty
Mahwah, NJ 07430, USA
TITLE: Manager, Product Development REPORTS TO: Director, Product Development LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ, with travel to NYC as needed 1-3x a month. WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid. In-person 2x/week, with the flexibility for additional on-site days as needed. ABOUT US Farmacy Beauty is a rapidly growing clean skincare brand headquartered in NYC and Mahwah, NJ. Our mission is to cultivate conscious beauty. We believe good skin is rooted in healthy ingredients. We focus on farm-sourced, quality ingredients powered by potent actives to create thoughtful, effective formulas. farmacybeauty.com | @farmacybeauty | sephora.com/farmacy | ulta.com/farmacy ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an innovative Product Development (PD) Manager to champion the lifecycle of new skincare-focused product development, from concept to launch. Reporting to the Director of Product Development, this position will be critical in defining new product concepts and benchmarks, while adhering to stringent cost, compliance and timeline deliverables. This role will collaborate closely with internal teams like Operations, Marketing, and Sales, as well as external partners like our contract manufacturers to help drive the successful launch of NPD. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with PD + Marketing teams to design new product concepts, based on competitive/trend analytics, industry metrics, ingredient research and supplier innovation. Manage full product development lifecycle from product brief through first production completion, ensuring adherence to all timeline deliverables. Collaborate with Marketing counterpart with NPD creative copy development through final approvals with Legal + Regulatory teams. Review/Approve batch submissions, ensuring product specs + overall quality parameters. Manage master data project trackers, standards and lab samples. Support Project Management + Packaging team in qualifying components “fit for use”, confirming fill weights and assuring package material compliance. Manage claims sustainability efforts with respect to formula + packaging, executing annual assessments with the support of Operations + Regulatory, acting as key point of contact for retail programs. Liaise with 3rd party clinical testing partners to manage clinical studies; monitor reformulations; assist in developing NPD packaging briefs. Requirements Bachelor’s degree Background in Skincare Product Development mandatory At least 5 years of experience in Skincare Product Development Experience and strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers Passion for beauty Exceptional organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects through strong prioritization and planning Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results Ability to work in fast-paced, ever-changing, collaborative environment Interpersonal, communication and strong presentation skills Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite Experience with Asana a plus Benefits Estimated Salary Range: $88,000 - $118,000 annual salary (pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience) 15 days PTO + 5 sick/personal days per year 16 annual Company holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance ($25,000 policy, free to employees) Commuter benefits (Transit + Parking FSA) Health care FSA Dependent care FSA 401(k) retirement savings plan, with up to 4.0% company match with no vesting period (after 1 month eligibility waiting period) 16-weeks 100% paid parental leave for birth mothers and adoptive parents, 8-weeks 100% paid parental leave for all other parents Adoption & Surrogacy Support, $10,000/event reimbursement with $40,000 lifetime cap $40/month phone stipend Quarterly Gratis Product Stipend Monthly Exercise/Gym Reimbursement