Executive Director, Product Development (Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

 

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

 

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

 

Job Summary:

The Product Development Director will partner with the SVP to concept, develop and deliver innovative skincare products & devices that meet all global needs and drive the DDG business, while meeting Brand COG & sustainability objectives. This role has a strong fluency in product trend, ingredient technology and development as well as a keen understanding of channel distribution strategy.

 

This role will also partner with the SVP regularly to evaluate and optimize department processes and efficiencies and lead the team in SVP’s absence. The Director will manage and mentor 1 or more direct reports.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with SVP, Brand Founders & Global Marketing to deliver an innovative pipeline that meets all global needs to drive Brand growth and support COG objectives
• Present pipeline BlueSky concepts rooted in innovation and data-based research/analysis
• Ensure development of devices and professional-exclusive (retail/backbar) products meets the highest DDG Standards
• Leverage technical expertise and trend fluency to develop compelling pipeline innovation with technology- and ingredient-based stories
• Ensure all project set-up and maintenance in SAC systems and partnering with NPD/OPD to ensure all key milestone dates are met including, but not limited to Formula, Packaging, Clinical, Regulatory, Safety milestones
• Partner closely with brand marketing and education in translating relevant technical insights into meaningful and digestible information regarding technical attributes of formulas and impact to skin anatomy/physiology, customized by audience
• Nurture a strong network across internal and external supply chain to troubleshoot with agility and improve speed to market
• Coach and develop direct reports; Independently manage assignments, priorities and workflows to deliver results
• Travel on-site, as needed, for development, bulk trials, first production, or global innovation conventions

 

Qualifications & Competencies:

 

• 6+ years of Clinical Skincare/Prestige Beauty development experience
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